Sourcing Manager External Manufacturing

Sourcing Manager External Manufacturing

The Manager External Manufacturing is responsible for sourcing, managing, and governing relationships with external manufacturing partners, including co-manufacturers, and repackers. The role partners closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, Quality, Legal, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure external manufacturing supports business objectives for service, cost, quality, innovation, and risk management. This position sits within Procurement and operates at the intersection of manufacturing strategy, network design, and commercial execution, supporting make-vs-buy decisions, capacity strategy, product transitions, and long-term external manufacturing performance. This role is based at our HQ in Frisco, TX. Hybrid flexibility is available.

Key Responsibilities

• External Manufacturing Strategy & Category Management
• Execute external manufacturing category strategies aligned with business growth, service, cost, and risk objectives.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFI/RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection, onboarding, and exits.
• Support make-vs-buy analyses, capacity planning, and network design in partnership with Planning and Supply Chain.
• Conduct market and capability assessments to understand supplier technologies, capacity, and future-state options.
• Supplier Relationship, Performance & Governance
• Own day-to-day and strategic relationships with external manufacturing partners.
• Establish, track, and review KPIs covering service, quality, cost, productivity, and risk.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), performance reviews, and ongoing issue resolution.
• Act as the primary liaison between external partners and internal cross-functional stakeholders.
• Financial Management & Productivity
• Manage conversion economics and total cost considerations across external manufacturing partners.
• Support Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasting, and variance management in partnership with Finance.
• Identify, size, and deliver productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain financial models, savings tracking, and performance analytics.
• Contracting, Risk & Compliance
• Lead negotiation and lifecycle management of external manufacturing agreements.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Tax, Quality, and Supply Chain to structure and govern contracts.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and ethical sourcing expectations.
• Conduct supplier due diligence covering financial stability, quality systems, service capability, and business continuity risk.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to support innovation launches and product transfers.
• Ensure supplier and internal readiness across quality, regulatory, operational, and commercial dimensions prior to implementation.
• Drive disciplined execution, issue escalation, and decision-making in a fast-paced, matrix environment.

What Success Looks Like

External manufacturing partners are managed through clear strategies, governance, and performance management. Improved service reliability, cost performance, quality outcomes, and risk visibility. Strong, transparent partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. External manufacturing is a predictable, well-governed contributor to business continuity, growth, and innovation.

Total Rewards

Salary Range: $96,800 - $145,000. 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. Benefits eligible Day 1!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or related roles (CPG preferred). Experience working with or managing external manufacturing partners or closely related categories. Strong negotiation and stakeholder-influencing skills. Solid financial acumen with experience managing cost models, productivity initiatives, or operational economics. Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to operate effectively in a multinational, matrixed organization. Bilingual English/French preferred (role dependent). Willingness to travel up to ~15%.

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, Peafiel, 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?

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