Job Description
Position Summary
The Associate Manager, Indirect Procurement Rotational Program is a full-time development role designed to build broad capabilities in category management, strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement, supplier management, negotiation, contracting, and procurement governance. Through hands-on project work and rotations across Marketing, Information Technology, and Corporate Services, the Associate Manager will support sourcing strategies, supplier meetings and negotiations, contract lifecycle management, savings delivery, risk mitigation, and process improvements aligned with Constellation Brands’ business priorities and growth objectives.
Program duration: Approximately 18–24 months
Rotation length: Approximately 6–8 months per category, based on business needs, project timing and development opportunities.
Primary rotations:
Rotation structure: Rotations are intended to build exposure across indirect procurement categories, with assignments aligned to business priorities, active sourcing projects, stakeholder needs, and the associate’s development goals.
Marketing Services
Creative agencies
Media
Ad production
PR
Retail Marketing
Information Technology
Software/SaaS
Hardware
IT Professional Services
Telecom
Cybersecurity
Cloud Infrastructure services
Corporate
HR Services
Legal Services
Professional Services
Financial Services
Facilities
Travel, meetings, and events
Program outcome:
Upon successful completion, the associate will be considered for placement in a role aligned to business needs, demonstrated performance, readiness, and long-term career goals. Potential career paths may include category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement operations, or the Procurement Center of Excellence.
Responsibilities
Support category strategies and sourcing initiatives
Assist with developing sourcing strategies that maximize value and support business objectives
Support Contract Lifecycle Management, including negotiations, extensions, and renewals
Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to support strong business relationships
Support supplier relationship management through performance reviews, QBRs, Procurement governance, and strategic supplier initiatives
Assist with negotiating and drafting of supplier agreements
Execute sourcing category management initiatives that deliver sustainable savings and business value
Collaborate with the Center of Excellence to develop metrics, tools, and processes that track and communicate spend efficiencies
Support compliance across assigned categories by following internal guidelines and company policies
Support special projects and business priorities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, with three or more years of relevant business experience and a track record of increasing responsibility in strategic sourcing for indirect goods and services, procurement consulting, supply chain, finance, or a related discipline
Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes across indirect spend categories, including supplier management best practices and competitive bidding processes such as RFI, RFP, and RFQ
Experience supporting supplier negotiations, contract development, and contract lifecycle management
Knowledge of project management methodologies, procurement processes, and procurement technology solutions
Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and deliver results across categories, stakeholders, and timelines.
Preferred Qualifications
Consumer packaged goods experience
Work Location
Rochester, NY
Chicago, IL
Reports to: Nikki Kosloski
Travel: Limited travel may be required for supplier meetings, stakeholder engagements, rotational program activities, or other business needs
Hybrid/in-office: Employees based in Rochester or Chicago, may follow a hybrid schedule, with in-office presence aligned to company…