Manager, Procurement - Advertising & Marketing Job at Tropicana Brands Group in

Overview Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo. Our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With extensive global leadership in the orange juice category, we aim to preserve this legacy while driving innovation in other areas and becoming the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages. The Opportunity We are seeking a Manager, Procurement - Advertising & Marketing (A&M) to join the Supply Chain team. This role plans and executes procurement strategies, interfaces with other department heads, and leads strategic negotiations. The position requires strong technical, interpersonal, and management skills with independent judgment and thorough knowledge of procurement, contract administration, and A&M category knowledge. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Lead, source, manage and negotiate A&M procurement agreements, including needs analysis, market analysis, competitive intelligence, RFI/RFP development, cost and proposal analysis, deal structuring, contract negotiation, and implementation development with cross-functional teams. Develop procurement strategies, evaluate bidders, assess suppliers, review bids, recommend contract awards, and execute rollout plans. Attain Tropicana Brands Group NA productivity targets for the A&M Procurement category. Regularly meet with business leaders to identify A&M requirements, communicate purchasing strategies, and provide updates on current and expiring agreements and governance issues. Manage day-to-day SAP purchase order process to avoid disruption of services. Develop a strategy for corporate-wide agreements to maximize leveraging; ensure effective communication with operating departments on strategies, agreements and procedures. Benchmark other industries to understand current developments, capabilities, trends and best practices to develop an effective procurement strategy. Manage strategic supplier relationships: plan quarterly business reviews, track KPIs/SLAs and contract compliance, evaluate supplier risk, and resolve issues. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and the consultative approach of professional services and facilities-related procurement. Participate in onsite meetings with strategic suppliers/contractors to assess facilities, capacity, and capability to meet project success criteria, specifications, and delivery dates. Qualifications Minimum indirect procurement experience: 3–5 years with experience in CPG companies. Good knowledge of SAP, and Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint). Good working knowledge of legal and contracting requirements. Experience in Professional Services related to Advertising & Marketing, Brand Management, Agency Management, POS/Premium Items is highly desirable. Extensive knowledge of A&M, Point of Sales, Sales insights and digital services supplier base. Foundational Requirements Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. Located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment. Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3 days in office, and remote work for the remainder. Perks and Compensation Salary range: $88,000 – $120,000 annually. Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, company-provided life, STD and LTD insurance. Voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages may also be available. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo. We are seeking a Manager, Procurement - Advertising & Marketing (A&M) to join the Supply Chain team . This role plans and executes procurement strategies, interfaces with other department heads, and leads strategic negotiations . En Español: Tropicana Brands Group es una startup de 3 mil millones de dólares formada en 2022 como una empresa conjunta entre PAI Partners y PepsiCo. Nuestra cartera incluye marcas icónicas como Tropicane, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella y Punica. Con un amplio liderazgo global en la categoría del jugo de naranja, nuestro objetivo es preservar este legado mientras impulsa la innovación en otras áreas y se convierte en el líder mundial indiscutible en bebidas frescas y refrigeradas. La Oportunidad buscamos a un Gerente de Adquisición - Publicidad & Marketing (AFI&M) para unirse al equipo de cadena de suministro. Esta función planifica y evalúa estrategias de adquisiciones, interfaces con otros departamentos y dirige negociaciones estratégicas. El proyecto requiere habilidades técnicas sólidas, interpersonales y de gestión con acuerdos independientes de juicio e intercambio de conocimientos, desarrollo de equipos de administración de contratos y A&M. Los candidatos que desarrollan y ejecuten las competencias comerciales serán los responsables de contratación, análisis de costos, evaluación de compras, asesoría de negocios, diseño de mercados, implementación de servicios, R&R&P;D;d., quienes evaluan y gestionan las necesidades de negociación, análisis y la aplicación de proyectos de contratos, así como los requisitos de negocio, la ejecución de sistemas de información y la competencia, los clientes potenciales y las soluciones de mercado, cuyas expansión de venta, etc. Alcanzar los objetivos de productividad del Grupo Tropicana Brands NA para la categoría A&M Procurement. Reunirse regularmente con líderes empresariales para identificar los requisitos de A & M, comunicar estrategias de compra y proporcionar actualizaciones sobre acuerdos actuales y vencientes y cuestiones de gobernanza. Gestionar el proceso diario de pedidos de compra SAP para evitar interrupciones en los servicios. Desarrollar una estrategia para acuerdos a nivel corporativo para maximizar el apalancamiento; garantizar una comunicación efectiva con los departamentos operativos sobre estrategios, acuerdos y procedimientos. Indicar otras industrias para comprender los desarrollos actuales, capacidades, tendencias y mejores prácticas para desarrollar una eficaz estrategia de adquisición. gestionar las relaciones estratégicas con proveedores: planificar revisiones comerciales trimestrales, rastrear KPIs/SLAs y oportunidades de cumplimiento contractual, evaluar el riesgo de entrega al proveedor y resolver problemas. Experiencia en Servicios Profesionales relacionados con Publicidad y Marketing, Gestión de Marcas, Administración de Agencias, POS / Items Premium es muy deseable. Conocimiento extenso de A&M, Punto de Ventas, Perspectivas de ventas y base de proveedores de servicios digitales. Requisitos Fundamentales Licenciatura en cualquier disciplina. Debe estar legalmente autorizado para trabajar en los Estados Unidos sin patrocinio del empleador ahora o en el futuro.