Senior Procurement Operations Analyst

Job Overview:

The Senior Procurement Analyst - External Manufacturing supports the development, execution, and governance of procurement strategies for external manufacturing partners, including co‑manufacturers and repackers. The role provides analytical horsepower, financial insight, and decision support across sourcing, supplier performance, productivity, and risk management.

This position sits within Procurement and operates at the intersection of data, finance, and external manufacturing strategy, partnering closely with Sourcing Managers, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, Quality, and Commercial teams. The role is designed for a high‑potential individual who can translate complex data into clear insights that enable better sourcing decisions and stronger supplier performance.

This position is a hybrid role based in Frisco, TX, with in-office work from Tuesday to Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Analytics & Decision Support

• Develop and maintain analytical models to support sourcing strategies, make‑vs‑buy evaluations, and capacity decisions.

• Build scenarios comparing cost, service, risk, and productivity tradeoffs across external manufacturing options.

• Provide rapid, decision‑ready analysis to support live sourcing events, negotiations, and urgent business needs.

• Prepare fact‑based recommendations and executive‑ready materials to support sourcing and leadership decisions.

• Financial & Productivity Analysis

• Support conversion cost modeling, total cost of ownership analyses, and margin impact assessments.

• Track productivity initiatives, savings delivery, and financial benefits in partnership with Finance and Sourcing Managers.

• Support AOP, forecast, and variance analysis related to external manufacturing spend and performance.

• Supplier Performance & Data Governance

• Design, maintain, and automate supplier performance dashboards covering service, cost, quality, and risk metrics.

• Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) through data preparation, insights generation, and action tracking.

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and transparency across procurement and supply chain systems.

• Contract & Risk Analytics Support

• Support contract lifecycle management through data analysis, benchmarking, and compliance tracking.

• Assist in supplier due diligence by analyzing financial health, capacity, operational resilience, and risk indicators.

• Partner with Procurement, Legal, and Supply Chain to strengthen risk visibility and governance discipline.

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a thought partner to Sourcing Managers by proactively identifying insights, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams to align assumptions and data inputs.

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate procurement analytics and reporting

Total Rewards:

• Salary Range: $76,400 - $110,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Business, Analytics, or a related field
• 4-7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, operations, or analytics roles (CPG/manufacturing preferred)
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to distill insights for senior stakeholders
• Experience supporting or working with manufacturing, external suppliers, or complex networks strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP, Power BI, or similar analytics tools preferred
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into business implications
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization

What Success Looks Like

• Sourcing leaders are enabled by clear, trusted, decision‑ready analytics.
• External manufacturing decisions are supported by robust financial and risk insights.
• Productivity initiatives are well‑tracked, credible, and aligned with financial outcomes.
• Supplier performance discussions are objective, fact‑based, and action‑oriented.
• Procurement analytics are viewed as a value‑creating capability, not just reporting.

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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