Category Manager, Sales & Marketing Procurement

Category Manager, Sales & Marketing ProcurementCheers to creating an incredible tomorrow! At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we're on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward. We seek, value and respect everyone's unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other's successes. Here's to crafting careers and creating new legacies.In the role of Category Manager- Sales & Marketing Procurement working in Milwaukee, WI, you will be part of the North America Commercial Procurement team. You will be responsible for leading a team of two, developing and executing category strategies, and supporting the Molson Coors commercial organization. Categories in scope for you and your team include precision marketing, eCommerce, data, research, insights, sampling, consumer incentives, public relations, joint promotional agreements, and influencers. Key stakeholders for these categories are located in our Chicago HQ and some travel for face-to-face engagement is expected. This position reports to the Director- Sales & Marketing Procurement.What You'll Be Brewing:Taking action to drive culture and on-going development of your team membersLead transformative projects, drive simplification, and best in class ways of working within your categoriesMaintain best in class stakeholder engagement and support of the commercial agendaMaintain supplier relationships, lead negotiations, conduct sourcing eventsDeliver cost savings, cost avoidance and other measures of financial valueDeliver annual and long-range business planning, development, and delivery of category strategiesKey Ingredients:5 or more years of relevant experienceExpert in category strategy, strategic sourcing, supplier management, spend analysis, and contract negotiation skillsExperience in beverage or fast-moving consumer goods in a multi-national environmentBachelor's Degree in related fieldYou love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business prioritiesYou build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcomeYou take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitmentsYou have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another growYou exhibit our core valuesWork Perks that You Need to Know About:Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the officeWe care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key prioritiesWe care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we areEngagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organizationAbility to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunitiesParticipation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, a retirement savings plan with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resourcesAccess to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiencesMolson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic.