Sourcing Manager, External Manufacturing

Job Overview

As the Manager, External Manufacturing you will be responsible for leading Keurig’s sourcing and procurement activities in the US Refreshment Beverage and Coffee supply chain. Working in close collaboration and building strong relationships with Planning, USRB WD and DSD teams, LRP, and others to develop and manage partnerships with external manufacturers. This role will sustain business and drive new supply requirements to existing co-manufacturers and re-packers in support of external manufacturing category strategies.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Execute sourcing strategies to optimize external manufacturing capabilities, driving efficiency and innovation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and BU leaders with category strategies to achieve BU goals, including cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Manage all aspects of strategic category management and supplier lifecycle, including strategy execution, deployment, performance management, and risk analysis.

Supplier Relationship and Performance Management

Supplier Base Development and Activation

Financial Oversight and Optimization

Contract Management

Total Rewards

Requirements

Travel

Company Overview

Keugir Dr Pepper (NASDAQ : KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world‑class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single‑serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well‑being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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