Procurement Analyst

As the Analyst of external Manufacturing, you will be responsible for reporting on and building the tools and data infrastructure in support sourcing and procurement activities in the US Refreshment Beverage and Coffee supply chain. Working in close collaboration and building strong relationships with the Managers of External Manufacturing, Planning, USRB WD and DSD teams, LRP, and others to develop and manage the analytics and reporting structure for external manufacturers.

Qualifications
 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university
• Minimum 2 years procurement experience, preferably in CPG
• Experience in external manufacturing category management
• Proven ability to develop and maintain data management.
• Develop strong internal and external relationships.
• Experience in supplier identification, development, and qualification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization; manage and prioritize multiple issues and projects with urgency and responsiveness.
• Proficiency in navigating a multinational and matrix environment.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen
• Excellent judgment about proactive communication, issue escalation, and solutions proposal
• Strong analytical skills. Ability to develop insights and deliver recommendations for external partner improvement.  
• Collaborative, team-first mindset to drive optimal results for the organization