[Hiring] Associate Direct Materials Manager @Constellation Brands

Role Description

The Associate Manager, Direct Materials supports the strategic sourcing and management of primary packaging and other direct material categories, including but not limited to glass, cans, closures, wirehoods, and luxury packaging. In this role, the Associate Manager collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional partners to advance sourcing and sustainability initiatives, negotiate and manage contracts, mitigate supply and packaging risks, and deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, service, innovation, and supply continuity.

• Own category strategy and execution for assigned direct materials, including capsules, screwcaps, wirehoods, and luxury boxes.
• Develop and implement sourcing plans that improve cost, quality, service, supply continuity, innovation, and overall value.
• Own and advance assigned sustainability initiatives in partnership with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead competitive sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and the drafting and execution of supply agreements.
• Proactively manage supplier contracts through renegotiation, extension, renewal, and performance-review cycles.
• Build and maintain productive supplier relationships and collaborate with internal partners across various departments.
• Identify procurement and packaging risks, recommend solutions, and coordinate cross-functional action.
• Execute tactical and strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable savings, cost avoidance, risk reduction, and other measurable sources of value.
• Track category performance, market conditions, project milestones, risks, and savings, and communicate clear updates and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and finance policies, the company code of conduct, contractual requirements, and applicable external regulations.
• Support continuous improvement and manage special projects or business priorities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or formal training in project management beneficial.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing, direct materials procurement, or related disciplines.
• Consumer packaged goods experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, and competitive bidding processes.
• Strong supplier negotiation, contract drafting, contract management, and commercial decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated project management, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all organizational levels.
• Experience supporting new product development, packaging commercialization, or related innovation initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with e-procurement, project management, and data-analysis tools.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to use data to develop recommendations and make decisions.
• Fluent in English (bi-lingual Spanish preferred).

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) and other benefits to eligible employees.

Company Description

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, gender, familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions.