**Company Description** **Who are we?** We are JDE Peet’s. We brew a coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. JDE Peet’s is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, serving approximately 4,400 cups of coffee per second across more than 100 markets. Guided by our “Reawaken the Extraordinary” strategy, we focus on brand-led growth anchored in three global power brands—Peet’s, L’OR, and Jacobs—as well as a portfolio of nine local icons, including Douwe Egberts, Kenco, Pilão, Old Town, Moccona, Super, Gevalia, Friele, and Marcilla. In 2024, JDE Peet’s generated €8.8 billion in sales and employed over 21,000 people worldwide. In Brazil, we are one of the largest coffee companies, with nationwide presence through our brands Pilão, L’OR, Café do Ponto, Damasco, Café Maratá, Caboclo, Café Pelé, Café Puro, Chá Maratá, and Chá Castelari. **What it’s like to work at JDE Peet’s?** We are people united by the possibilities of coffee and tea. At JDE Peet’s, we grow with the freedom to pursue opportunities and spark new ideas that create a positive impact on the world of coffee and tea. Our ambition is simple: awaken the possibilities of coffee and tea. We put our intentions into action by delivering on commitments and consistently moving things forward. We offer our associates a range of learning and development programs to support their personal growth. At JDE Peet’s, we believe something extraordinary happens around every cup of coffee or tea. Apply now to experience a cup of extraordinary moments in your career. **AWAKEN YOUR POSSIBILITIES!** Learn more at: https://careers-br.jdepeets.com/en-br/ **Job Description** Responsible for the strategic management of the external manufacturing category, ensuring fulfillment of procurement demands with focus on performance, innovation, compliance, sustainability, and cost optimization. Collaborates with local and global stakeholders to foster strong supplier partnerships and contribute to the sustainable development of the supply chain. Responsibilities: * Fulfill procurement demands for the External Manufacturing category; * Lead sourcing processes related to the category, aligned with the company’s strategic and innovation pipeline; * Standardize competitive bidding processes using analytical tools to support decision-making; * Address supply-related issues with stakeholders and suppliers, proactively mitigating risks and escalating potential needs for changes in sourcing strategy to leadership; * Monitor supplier service levels (through Supplier Relationship Management – SRM practices), JDE Peet’s KPI performance, and commercially negotiated contract terms and conditions; * Support and monitor category projects, fostering synergy between suppliers and internal stakeholders (R&D, Quality, Planning, Operations, etc.); * Identify cost-mitigation and cash-leverage opportunities, aligned with the category roadmap; * Ensure accuracy in updating performance indicators (KPIs) and actively participate in category governance and monitoring forums; * Lead the development of the annual operating plan (AOP) and monthly forecasts, identifying opportunities and driving the pipeline of savings and improvement initiatives; * Understand stakeholder requirements using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodology to maximize value and reduce structural costs; * Manage category-related documents, procedures, and contracts—including renewals, revisions, validity tracking, and risk clauses—in compliance with corporate policies; * Serve as the category focal point in global forums, promoting strategic alignment and ensuring adherence to the Combined Business Model (CBM); * Ensure compliance with internal controls, compliance policies, and internal and external audit requirements. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, Marketing, or related fields; * Extensive experience in Procurement; * Experience managing procurement demand; * Experience with RFXs and contracts; * Strong understanding of cost structure; * Proficiency in SAP and experience with Ariba; * Experience with Category Strategy and SRM; * Experience managing internal controls in Procurement; * Intermediate/Advanced English; * Spanish (a plus); * Willingness to travel (2–3 times per year). **Additional Information** We offer a flexible benefits program, allowing you to customize your benefits according to your life stage and lifestyle. Work model: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote. **We also offer:** * Medical Insurance; * Dental Insurance; * Life Insurance; * Private Pension Plan; * Profit Sharing Bonus (PLR); * Wellhub (Gympass); * Meal Allowance; * On-site Meals; * Toll Reimbursement; * Parking; * Product Discounts; * Wellness Program; * Grãos do Futuro Program (enhanced assistance and extended leave for expectant and adoptive families); * Pet Health Insurance. **Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement** At JDE Peet’s, our purpose is to create a better future—one where we serve, reflect, and embrace everyone in their authenticity. We believe in building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone feels comfortable being truly themselves and unlocking their full potential. This means we do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race or ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Across the entire associate lifecycle, we place DE&I at the center of our people processes. This enables us to foster respect and eliminate bias or discriminatory actions, ensuring an inclusive workplace experience. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any support during the recruitment process. Our efforts in this area have earned us the prestigious *Catalyst Award* and the *Fair Pay Leader 2025 Certification*, recognizing our commitment to pay equity—reflected in a global gender pay gap of just 0.52%. \#AwakenYourPossibilities \#ACupOfExtraordinaryMoments **\#LI-DNI**