Procurement Coordinator

at  Keurig Dr Pepper

Company Overview:
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners 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 ~28,000 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 affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper 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.
Job Overview:
As a Procurement Coordinator, you will support the Procurement organization whose reach goes across several functional areas including Strategy, Productivity, Sales & Operations Planning, Transportation, Warehousing, Finance, Operations, and Quality and Environmental Services. This position will work with the Business on the execution and planning of key projects and initiatives to deliver significant value to KDP Ireland. Relevant topic areas may include long-term strategy, productivity, network optimization, service improvement and operational excellence.

IN THE ROLE OF THE PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Gather market intelligence and prepare reports under the guidance of category manager.
• Preparing and executing negotiation events, RFPs, RFIs & E Auctions– seeking best TCO contracts with suppliers as approved by category managers.
• Onboarding of new suppliers which includes but not limited documentation gathering & system setup coordination.
• Support the team on execution of productivity projects which includes but not limited to setting up saving trackers, volume gathering & monthly reporting.
• Contract lifecycle management for the assigned category/project.
• Develop standard ways of working across categories for all the above activities.
  Requirements:

IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE OF PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR, YOU WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related fields
• Minimum 1 year experience working in procurement or supply chain management role OR a Masters in related sector.
• Experience working in a FMCG or Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing sector is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze business data and make informed decisions.
• Strong Negotiation and communication skills with ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across complex organization.
• Strong IT Experience using PowerPoint & Excel; Exposure to SAP or any other ERP would be desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the flexibility to work on cross functional projects.