Senior Manager Procurement

About Us

HEINEKEN USA Inc., the nation's leading high-end beer importer, is a subsidiary of HEINEKEN International N.V., the world's most international brewer. Key brands imported into the U.S. are Heineken® – the world's most international beer brand, Heineken® 0.0 – an alcohol-free beer innovation, Heineken® Silver – a new lower-carb, lower-cal beer, the Dos Equis Franchise, and the Tecate Franchise. HEINEKEN USA also imports Amstel Light, Red Stripe, Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, Bohemia and more. For news and updates, follow us on Twitter @HeinekenUSACorp, or visit HEINEKENUSA.com

Who We Are

At HEINEKEN USA, we’re a team with a passion to bring our iconic brands to the next level. The work is challenging, we learn from our experiences (even our mistakes), and we love what we do. You’ll be empowered to think differently, try new things, and GO PLACES.

About the Role:

As a member of the Procurement team, you will manage procurement activities and provide overall vendor governance and oversight within the Commercial and Marketing functions. You will assist in the ongoing development of the company-wide procurement processes and partner with all levels of leadership cross-functionally to build impactful, efficient and cost-effective vendor relationships by:

• Driving procurement strategy and policy in the key Commercial spend areas. Focus on driving value while also providing process support to enable efficiencies within the functions.
• Support the business in sourcing, negotiating and contracting for the products & services they require.
• Deliver savings against these categories.
• Liaison with Business controllers to ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting.
• Execute process excellence in procurement controls
• Participate on regional Americas initiatives and manage the interface with Global Purchasing in Netherlands

Key Responsibilities:

• Sampling Programs- Traditional and Non-Traditional
• Activations
• Below The Line (BTL) Agencies
• Package Design

• Understand and incorporate external and internal dynamics to enable the development of aligned procurement strategies
• Align category strategies with relevant stakeholders
• Translate strategic plans into short term actions
• Prepare, lead and execute tenders
• Negotiate with prospective vendors on matters of price, scope and contract performance, to secure the best overall value to Heineken
• Demonstrate contracting skills with vendors in order to secure optimal terms and conditions in tandem with legal

• Manage relationships with Strategic and Critical vendors to promote opportunities and innovation
• Form strong relationships with vendor partners
• Lead vendor performance reviews
• Define commercial terms, SLAs, KPIs, etc.
• Lead resolution of any escalation of issues with vendors

• Build and sustain effective stakeholder relationships
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (up to VP and RVP level) to ensure to ensure business needs are being addressed.
• Partner with other cross-functional leaders to implement functional processes and identify organizational improvement opportunities
• Act as escalation point and subject matter expert for both internal and external parties

• Collaborate with regional and global Procurement teams on initiatives representing Heineken USA requirements

Basic Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 5+ years of recent Commerce procurement experience, preferably within the CPG industry
• Proven in-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.
• Independent, self-motivated, and results-oriented, including ability to prioritize several conflicting demands to achieve optimum performance while maintaining a sense of urgency.
• Ability to identify and cultivate relationships with key stake holders, representing a broad range of functions and levels.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to speak clearly and express self in groups and one-to-one conversations.
• Able to work with cross functional teams and demonstrate leadership regardless of role or direct reporting line
• Demonstrated consistency and attention to detail; possesses high level of organization and strong focus on maintaining global standards and processes
• Ability to travel outside the US no more than 2 times a year.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point
• Enterprise Resource Planning Software: SAP

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 + Annual Bonus
• Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision + Matching 401k Plan
• Vacation – 20 Days Paid Vacation & Unlimited Sick Days
• $200 Monthly Beverage Allowance

HEINEKEN USA is an equal opportunity employer. Embracing and celebrating diversity is core to HEINEKEN’s purpose of “brewing the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world”. We believe that people as diverse as our brews – including and not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, nationality, social background, disability and thinking style – enrich our lives and strengthen our business. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we champion a culture of belonging that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.

This position is not available for visa sponsorship.