Analyst, Procurement - CAPEX

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $82,400-$97,850, bonus eligible

COMPANY:  

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY: 
This role is a vital part of the AB InBev North American Zone (NAZ) regional Sustainability & Procurement team based in St. Louis, MO. The Capex Sourcing Analyst works closely with our Supply colleagues in creating value and negotiating price within our annual capital plan portfolio.   In this role, you will be procuring services and equipment for our North American facilities, while being challenged to maintain solid vendor relationships and deliver company financial results.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enable future growth by procuring the highest quality Capex materials and services that deliver the lowest total system cost and highest performance for critical projects

• Negotiate new contracts, manage contract change orders all while ensuring compliance

• Interact with senior leadership & stakeholders to gain alignment and communicate strategic initiatives

• Review, sign and ensure full implementation of negotiated contracts and purchase orders

• Analyze category information to identify opportunities for efficiencies via value-engineering, price reduction and overall supply-chain optimization

• Resolve outstanding contract/purchase order issues and claims with suppliers

• Develop new suppliers aligned with strategic project needs

• Improve operational effectiveness of current suppliers to improve total cost of ownership efficiencies

• Collaborate with Global Procurement team to leverage ABI global scale and expertise

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, required

• 1.5+ years of procurement, supply chain, category management, finance or related experience.

• Proven project management skills with the ability to lead multiple projects with minimal direction

• Key procurement skills of analytics, negotiation, stakeholder influence and communications

• Understanding of sourcing, analytic and presentation tools such as MS Excel,

• MS PowerPoint and Power BI

• Candidate must be local to or willing to relocate to St. Louis. This role is not being considered for virtual work at this time. 

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS: 

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts 

• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection 

• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies 

• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution 

• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners 

• Free Beer!