Purchasing Manager, North America - Bacardi Ltd. - Miami, FL -

Regional Purchasing Manager (North America & Caribbean)
Bacardi Limited
Miami, FL


About Bacardi Limited.:

Bacardi Limited is the largest privately owned spirits company in the world and a leader in the global spirits business.

We boast a brand portfolio of some of the most recognized and top selling spirits in the world. Bacardi Ltd. is best known for BACARDI rum, which has been the number-one selling spirit in the United States for more than 25 years. In addition to BACARDI rum, the Bacardi Ltd. portfolio includes: GREY GOOSE vodka, the world’s favorite super premium vodka; DEWAR’S Scotch, the top selling blended Scotch in the U.S.; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, the top super premium gin in the U.S; .MARTINI & ROSSI vermouth, the favorite vermouth in the world; CAZADORES blue agave tequila, the top selling 100% blue agave tequila in the world and other notable brands and labels.


Position Overview
Bacardi Ltd. is seeking an accomplished procurement professional to manage “indirect” purchasing for USA, Canada, and the Caribbean, and become accountable for the deliveries in the region. The goal is to identify areas of significant saving and improvement to Bacardi, as well as delivering their potential. This individual will need to develop a purchasing network, as directed the Global Purchasing Director, to be composed of different site/country representatives from the region, and other procurement peers, to reach a consensus on deliverables.



Duties & Responsibilities
• Procurement categories will consist of: General services (Furniture, Promotional, Supplies, Car fleet, Travel), IT and Telecom (Hardware & Software), HR Services (Recruiting, Temporary labor), Plant equipment (Capex, MRO) etc.
o Some other categories will be looked after by a global or regional category manager (e.g.: T&E) : in that case, the incumbent will need to influence and then support the implementation strategy as defined by the category Manager.
o Some categories will be managed by the incumbent, for the region, who will need to prioritize, identify saving objective and deliver the results. He/She will need to develop a strategy for the category and then drive its implementation with the help of peers.
• The incumbent will have to review the business priorities and agree with ones should be tackled first. The incumbent will therefore be involved in regular meetings with key region stakeholders. Then review the market place to look for alternative suppliers or renegotiate with existing. It is part of job holder role to challenge the business with best value for money solutions in the above mentioned areas having in mind that internal customer satisfaction is paramount.

• He/she will ensure that all agreed processes are used, i.e. legal involvement, use of leading edge tools such as e-RFx, e-auctions, etc. and all relevant monitoring is delivered such as project timing and saving reports.


Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Three to five years’ of purchasing experience is mandatory, ideally within indirect (non-manufacturing) purchasing area.
• Ability to work independently and in a group environment.
• Requires work in a flexible environment, including the ability to work at a distance with local, regional and global teams and travel.
• Strong analytical, leadership, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills a must.
• Fluency in English is required; fluent Spanish is desirable.

Benefits
We offer competitive base pay, a generous bonus program, and truly outstanding benefits. Benefits include:

• 100% company paid health and dental insurance premiums for employees AND their eligible dependents (eligible to enroll from date of hire, no payroll deductions!)
• 100% company paid life insurance (up to 3x annual salary)
• 401k, company matched
• 100% company paid pension/retirement program
• L/T, S/T disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• flexible spending account
• complimentary meals served at our lunchroom facilities

Contact:
If you meet our qualifications and would like to explore becoming part of the Bacardi Limited family, please apply online or email a copy of your resume to careers@bacardi.com , and include the job code 2008082 in your subject line.


Bacardi Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We pledge equal access to employment, facilities, and programs, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.