Lead, coach, and develop a team of 10+ buyers supporting raw material purchasing and replenishment for U.S. manufacturing operations. Drive a high-performance culture focused on service, inventory optimization, working capital, and continuous improvement. Own raw material buying strategies supporting production of 12B+ cups annually across the U.S. network. Manage approximately $80M in raw material inventory and working capital investment. Develop replenishment, safety stock, and inventory strategies that balance service, risk, and inventory efficiency. Monitor material availability, identify supply risks, and execute mitigation plans to protect production and customer service. Lead material prioritization and allocation decisions during constrained supply situations. Partner closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, and Operations to ensure alignment on material strategies and business priorities. Support new product launches, product transitions, promotional activities, and discontinuations through effective inventory and replenishment planning. Drive improvements in material flow, inventory health, and lead-time performance while minimizing aged and obsolete inventory. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for shortages, excess inventory, and service disruptions. Develop and monitor KPIs related to service, inventory turns, working capital, and material availability. Identify and implement process improvements that enhance supply chain performance, scalability, and resilience. Ability to think strategically and drive outcomes across an integrated end-to-end supply chain. Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and lead through change. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, materials management, inventory management, buying, or related functions, preferably within a manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environment. 3+ years of people leadership experience, including coaching, developing, and managing high-performing teams. Proven experience balancing service, inventory, working capital, and supply risk in a complex manufacturing network. Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP. Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive business decisions and operational improvements. Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools preferred.