Director, Contract Manufacturing & Partnerships

Position Overview

Molson Coors is seeking a Director Contract Manufacturing & Partnerships based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of three while overseeing high-complexity contract manufacturing projects using strategic sourcing principles, including spend analysis, contract management, and supplier management. Reporting to the Sr. Director – Ingredients and Partnerships, you will drive early-stage production sourcing for new M&A initiatives and Non-Alcohol integrations to support MCBC’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of talented colleagues through regular career discussions and one-on-one meetings.
• Develop category strategies and scenario plans that modernize sourcing agreements and maximize value.
• Manage global Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs) post-integration and negotiate new contract manufacturing agreements to ensure service continuity.
• Achieve an annual cost savings target of $3-5M while influencing VP/Senior Director-level stakeholders.
• Develop procurement strategies for Non-Alcohol products, including tracking performance and accountability measures.
• Optimize Non-Alcohol spend for various customer channels and contribute to long-range planning for co-manufacturing.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Procurement.
• Bachelor’s Degree or MBA with a specialization in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in building category strategies, strategic sourcing, supplier management, spend analysis, and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated leadership on transformative projects involving diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong contracting acumen and the ability to communicate complex technical aspects during supplier onboarding.
• Experience in supplier prospecting and relationship management within non-disclosure frameworks.
• Robust financial understanding of M&A deal structures, P&L impacts, business case development, and ROI tracking.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work programs with a hybrid model (4 days in-office) to support work/life balance.
• Commitment to People & Planet with ambitious sustainability and community engagement initiatives.
• Opportunities to engage with Employee Resource Groups providing volunteer, leadership, and networking experiences.
• Growth opportunities through First Choice Learning and various career development programs.
• Compensation & Total Rewards Offerings: Salary range of $149,400.00 - $196,100.00, 25% target short term incentive, $30,000 plus 600 Non-Qualified Stock Options target long term incentive, and an average of $23,000 on benefits (including health, dental, vision, retirement with above-market employer match, wellness incentives, and EAP) along with paid time off.
• Access to an on-site pub, branded apparel and swag, top events, and free beer and beverages.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a diverse team of passionate professionals.