• Own the category spend for Point Of Sales Materials (POSM); Value Added Packs (VAPs) and Secondary packaging items for the North American (NAM) region (total estimated annual spend managed of $50-70M)
• Deliver the elements of the Global Category strategy in the allocated markets as well as identify new cost optimization opportunities. 
• Manage the relationship with various stakeholders (Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Packaging Development) to integrate Procurement category plans to business requirements.
• Business Engagement. Manage the needs and expectations of the business to drive satisfaction while ensuring compliance to procurement standards and alignment with procurement strategies and policies. 
• Lead on category negotiations with suppliers to ensure saving targets are achieved, and value for money and efficiencies are secured for the business. 
• Supplier Relationship Management: Lead interactions with critical suppliers including relationship building, data review and analysis, performance management, and reliability improvement. 
• Conduct market analysis, run tender processes, use data analysis, and conduct negotiations with effective use of technology required across the function. 
• Collect and analyze spend and market data in support of procurement strategies and proactively use that to identify and implement new opportunities. 
• Build and maintain category knowledge of the supply market and trends in the assigned category of spend 
• ESG. Helps to drive Bacardi ESG targets and ensure Bacardi external partners adhere to them.  
• Lead the North America (NAM) VAPS and Secondary packaging tender to identify and drive design to value analysis (sustainability, cost, etc.) opportunities. This includes all sub-activities required to prepare and launch the tender up to the final supplier’s selection and contracting; in collaboration with key stakeholders including Operations, Marketing, and Global Procurement team. 
• Develop an appropriate supplier’s portfolio considering business needs with regards to service to markets, industrial constraints, innovation needs, contingency requirements, sustainability, and total cost of ownership. 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a procurement role, preferably in a multinational environment in a complex matrix structure. /Cross-functional experiences are also valued.
• Analytical skills to perform category analysis in support of sourcing strategy development 
• Excellent negotiations and relationship management skills
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills are required
• Demonstrated project management and leadership experience in leading cross-functional/international projects 
• Great presentation and communication skills
• Ability to influence and understand differing needs of stakeholders 

• Proficiency in core Procurement skills (e.g. Supplier Management and Performance, Supply Market Analysis, Cost Modelling, Category Management)
• Experience in packaging categories and sustainability/ESG targets 
• Work experience in Marketing/Commercial function or marketing agency 
• Language Skills: Fluent in English & Spanish; Portuguese would be an asset.
• Technical skills: SAP, BI

• Belonging:  You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become 
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective, and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others 
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance. Authentic, approachable, empathetic, and inclusive style of communication & collaboration, with the ability to work with diverse, geographically spread teams across multiple time zones.
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, and exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others. Rigour in the execution of hiring activities and able to deliver with brilliance at pace. Integrity and hunger to be part of a winning team.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution-focused and bring creativity to the challenges, you’re presented with 
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment, and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience. Tenacity and resilience to work through challenging hiring needs and multiple competing agendas in high demand/high-speed situations 

We share the passion and entrepreneurial flair of our founder and are guided by our three culture pillars - Fearless, Family and Founders, they inspire our Primos to be the best they can be and drive us forward in all we do. But what does this mean?

·       Being Fearless; means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable trying new things and taking risks. We are empowered to question, challenge and innovate.

·       Family; We treat each other, and our communities, like Family. Always.

·       Founders; The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do. We see the business as if it’s our own. We do the right thing for the business and we all take accountability for our work.

When you join Bacardi, you become part of our family and gain more than just a job.

Disclaimer: Bacardi is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity. Diversity is core to our business: by embedding diversity into all aspects of our culture, we maximize the opportunity to achieve sustainable business success and growth. The duties and responsibilities described in the role profile might not be a comprehensive list.