Procurement Operations Manager

Job Overview:

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit

Location: Burlington, MA (Hybrid)
Hybrid role based in Burlington, MA corporate office. Fully remote candidates within the U.S. may be considered for the right fit.

The Manager, BU Procurement leads day-to-day procurement execution for an assigned Business Unit, ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and alignment with enterprise sourcing strategies.

This role serves as the operational link between Materials Management, Category Management, and business stakeholders, translating demand into sourcing actions and supplier execution while supporting broader category strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Execution

• Manage procurement execution for BU categories, ensuring supply continuity and compliance with sourcing strategies.

• Translate demand signals from supply planning and operations into actionable procurement plans.

• Execute purchasing aligned with contracts, policies, and governance standards.

• Support NPI/NPD, supplier transitions, onboarding, and BU productivity initiatives.

Supplier Management

• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships for BU-aligned suppliers.

• Track supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness; drive corrective actions.

• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve supply issues and disruptions.

• Identify and escalate supplier risks and capacity constraints.

Cost & Value Delivery

• Deliver annual cost savings and working capital targets for assigned spend.

• Support cost modeling, inflation mitigation, and value improvement efforts with Category Management.

• Identify execution-level opportunities to improve efficiency and compliance.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering, and Finance to align procurement actions.

• Serve as the primary procurement contact for BU stakeholders.

• Provide supplier insights and market intelligence to Category Management.

Governance & Improvement

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and sourcing standards.

• Support risk identification and mitigation related to supply and supplier performance.

• Participate in audits, governance, and transformation initiatives.

• Drive standard work, data accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Total Rewards:

• Targeted annual compensation range of $100,000-$130,000
• This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. 

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing, CPG, or food & beverage.
• Strong understanding of procurement execution, supplier management, and cross-functional operating models.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and procurement tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in direct materials procurement (packaging, ingredients, or co-manufacturing).
• Prior experience supporting complex, multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success delivering cost savings, supply continuity, or operational improvements.

Success Factors: 

• Executional rigor and bias for action
• Strong partnership mindset with operations and supply chain
• Ability to balance speed, compliance, and strategic alignment
• Clear communicator who escalates risks early and drives solutions

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team 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.

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?

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.

A.I. Disclosure: 
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