Strategy Manager Jobs in Tampa, FL
Strategy Manager jobs in Tampa, Florida are in strong demand, concentrated in Downtown Tampa, Westshore Business District, and the Channel District across financial services, healthcare, and technology. Employers hiring right now include MUFG, Refresco, and PwC. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.
Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?
Position Description
The Category Manager for Juices will strategically source, purchase and manage the supply of raw materials through a carefully evaluated, competent supply base, ensuring that quality, service, cost, terms and conditions are optimized to provide Refresco with a commercial advantage. This role will coordinate the activities required to meet the company quality standards and focus on continuous improvement while contributing to the company’s strategy and demonstrating the company values and behaviors.
Essential Functions
- Identify and select strategic suppliers to procure juice concentrates from while maintaining strong relationships with key global suppliers.
- Continuous monitoring of fruit and vegetable markets and crop seasonality to react quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected market conditions.
- Drive value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customers (Sales, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Procurement Finance).
- Provide regular commodity updates for the sales team.
- Develop sourcing plans for assigned juice sub-categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers and meet internal customer requirements.
- Review, negotiate, and execute the implementation of contractual arrangements per Refresco policy and business objectives.
- Manage new project launches and source new juice concentrates as required.
- Track and monitor consumption & demand to ensure adequate volumes are contracted to meet production demands.
- Prepare annual budget for appropriate commodities.
- Generate cost savings opportunities throughout the raw material supply chain.
- This position will report to the Director, Procurement – North America.
Requirements
Education & Preferred Experience:
- Identify and select strategic suppliers to procure juice concentrates from while maintaining strong relationships with key global suppliers.
- Continuous monitoring of fruit and vegetable markets and crop seasonality to react quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected market conditions.
- Drive value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customers (Sales, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Procurement Finance).
- Provide regular commodity updates for the sales team.
- Develop sourcing plans for assigned juice sub-categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers and meet internal customer requirements.
- Review, negotiate, and execute the implementation of contractual arrangements per Refresco policy and business objectives.
- Manage new project launches and source new juice concentrates as required.
- Track and monitor consumption & demand to ensure adequate volumes are contracted to meet production demands.
- Prepare annual budget for appropriate commodities.
- Generate cost savings opportunities throughout the raw material supply chain.
- This position will report to the Director, Procurement – North America.
Position-specific skills:
- Creative Thinking: able to think creatively, generating new ideas and approaches to situations.
- Strategic Thinking: able to grasp the big picture and think long-term.
- Attention to Detail: highly attentive to details, change and what factors influence change.
- Assertiveness: able to defend a point of view and to confront others appropriately when necessary.
- Self-Motivation/Time Management: able to determine and prioritize tasks with minimal direction.
- Negotiation Skill: skilled in negotiating, effective in utilizing analysis and creative solutions to extract the greatest value for the company.
- Software Skill: Microsoft Excel proficiency is mandatory, as well as adeptness in PowerPoint and Word. SAP knowledge a plus.
- Written Communication: a good writer; expresses ideas and positions clearly. Ability to compose concise, simplified written descriptions of complex issues, supported by detailed analysis.
This role offers direct exposure to global agricultural commodity markets and provides an opportunity to influence sourcing strategies across one of North America's largest beverage manufacturing networks.
Working Conditions:
- Corporate Office Environment
- Based in Bentonville, AR, Tampa, FL, Columbus, GA, or Dunkirk, NY
- Ability to travel 10-25% for quarterly visits if required
- Physical – Continuously sitting for prolonged periods using a computer.
- Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
- Work environment – Work and environment are fast-paced, requiring the ability to remain focused under pressure. Attention must be concentrated in the face of numerous changing stimuli.
A Career with Refresco
Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Well-being benefits
- Discount programs
Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!
Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages, Inc. Refresco Beverages, Inc. will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.
Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
Make a Difference in YOUR Career!
Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.
Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?
Position Description
The Category Manager for Juices will strategically source, purchase and manage the supply of raw materials through a carefully evaluated, competent supply base, ensuring that quality, service, cost, terms and conditions are optimized to provide Refresco with a commercial advantage. This role will coordinate the activities required to meet the company quality standards and focus on continuous improvement while contributing to the company’s strategy and demonstrating the company values and behaviors.
Essential Functions
- Identify and select strategic suppliers to procure juice concentrates from while maintaining strong relationships with key global suppliers.
- Continuous monitoring of fruit and vegetable markets and crop seasonality to react quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected market conditions.
- Drive value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customers (Sales, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Procurement Finance).
- Provide regular commodity updates for the sales team.
- Develop sourcing plans for assigned juice sub-categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers and meet internal customer requirements.
- Review, negotiate, and execute the implementation of contractual arrangements per Refresco policy and business objectives.
- Manage new project launches and source new juice concentrates as required.
- Track and monitor consumption & demand to ensure adequate volumes are contracted to meet production demands.
- Prepare annual budget for appropriate commodities.
- Generate cost savings opportunities throughout the raw material supply chain.
- This position will report to the Director, Procurement – North America.
Requirements
Education & Preferred Experience:
- Identify and select strategic suppliers to procure juice concentrates from while maintaining strong relationships with key global suppliers.
- Continuous monitoring of fruit and vegetable markets and crop seasonality to react quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected market conditions.
- Drive value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customers (Sales, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Procurement Finance).
- Provide regular commodity updates for the sales team.
- Develop sourcing plans for assigned juice sub-categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers and meet internal customer requirements.
- Review, negotiate, and execute the implementation of contractual arrangements per Refresco policy and business objectives.
- Manage new project launches and source new juice concentrates as required.
- Track and monitor consumption & demand to ensure adequate volumes are contracted to meet production demands.
- Prepare annual budget for appropriate commodities.
- Generate cost savings opportunities throughout the raw material supply chain.
- This position will report to the Director, Procurement – North America.
Position-specific skills:
- Creative Thinking: able to think creatively, generating new ideas and approaches to situations.
- Strategic Thinking: able to grasp the big picture and think long-term.
- Attention to Detail: highly attentive to details, change and what factors influence change.
- Assertiveness: able to defend a point of view and to confront others appropriately when necessary.
- Self-Motivation/Time Management: able to determine and prioritize tasks with minimal direction.
- Negotiation Skill: skilled in negotiating, effective in utilizing analysis and creative solutions to extract the greatest value for the company.
- Software Skill: Microsoft Excel proficiency is mandatory, as well as adeptness in PowerPoint and Word. SAP knowledge a plus.
- Written Communication: a good writer; expresses ideas and positions clearly. Ability to compose concise, simplified written descriptions of complex issues, supported by detailed analysis.
This role offers direct exposure to global agricultural commodity markets and provides an opportunity to influence sourcing strategies across one of North America's largest beverage manufacturing networks.
Working Conditions:
- Corporate Office Environment
- Based in Bentonville, AR, Tampa, FL, Columbus, GA, or Dunkirk, NY
- Ability to travel 10-25% for quarterly visits if required
- Physical – Continuously sitting for prolonged periods using a computer.
- Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
- Work environment – Work and environment are fast-paced, requiring the ability to remain focused under pressure. Attention must be concentrated in the face of numerous changing stimuli.
A Career with Refresco
Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Well-being benefits
- Discount programs
Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!
Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages, Inc. Refresco Beverages, Inc. will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.
Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
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Strategy Manager Jobs in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a strategy manager job in Tampa?
Your strongest path into Tampa's strategy manager market runs through its three dominant sectors: financial services firms in Westshore, health systems anchored near the Tampa Bay medical corridor, and technology companies clustered Downtown and in Channelside. Candidates who combine cross-functional project ownership with data-driven decision-making stand out. An MBA or consulting background helps, but demonstrated P&L or transformation experience often matters more to Tampa employers than credentials alone.
Which companies hire strategy managers in Tampa?
Companies currently hiring strategy managers in Tampa include MUFG, Refresco, and PwC, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Tampa's employer mix skews toward regional financial institutions, large health systems, and mid-market technology firms, all of which maintain dedicated in-house strategy functions rather than relying entirely on outside consultants.
Are there remote strategy manager jobs in Tampa?
Yes, though availability varies. Strategy manager work is desk-based and analytical by nature, making it more remote-compatible than many management roles. About 57% of strategy manager openings tied to Tampa are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broader corporate flexibility in the market. Planning, competitive analysis, and reporting responsibilities tend to skew remote, while stakeholder alignment and cross-functional leadership duties typically require in-person presence.
How can I get a strategy manager job in Tampa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Tampa is moving up from a business analyst or operations analyst role at one of the city's major financial services firms or health systems, which regularly promote from within into junior strategy positions. Tampa's growing technology sector also hires associates into strategy operations roles that evolve into full strategy ownership. Building visibility through the Tampa Bay Chamber or local industry groups accelerates the transition, as hiring often happens through internal networks before roles are posted publicly.
Which industries hire the most strategy managers in Tampa?
Tampa strategy manager roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Food & Beverage, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Tampa's position as a regional financial hub, its large hospital networks, and its expanding technology sector create sustained, year-round demand for strategy talent across all three verticals.
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