Job Description

The Coca-Cola Company is a 135+ years old total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories. We\xe2\x80\x99re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We\xe2\x80\x99re also working to reduce our environmental impact by replenishing water and promoting recycling. With our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Twitter (@CocaColaCo), Instagram (@thecocacolaco), Facebook (@thecocacolaco) and LinkedIn.

Position Overview:

We empower our employees to challenge the status quo, make bold recommendations, experiment, and adapt, so we can grow together and make a great business even better. This position provides guidance, leadership and direction for contracts and categories for a local region. This role will work with key members of our Supply Chain teams to ensure that all sourcing initiatives and strategies are aligned with business requirements. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for an individual that has keen negotiating skills and an ability to drive results that effect the bottom line.
What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do for Us

• Management of supplier relationships and contracting in local region, acting as subject matter expert for manufacturing contracts which includes knowledge of market capabilities, economic cost drivers, supplier financials and market competition.
• Negotiate, implement, and manage long-term strategic contracts to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply and develop a pipeline of qualified potential contract manufacturers capable of meeting the current and future business requirements of the business.
• Develop and implement procurement processes inclusive of short- and long-term category strategy development and execution of market RFPs.
• Develop, prioritize and manage cost savings through productivity and continuous improvement initiatives within area of responsibility.
• Benchmark supply alternatives to competitively position best cost solutions and develop make vs buy models.
• Ensure all contract manufacturing relationships are governed by contracts that align with corporate mandates and support key business requirements while ensuring continuity of supply at the lowest total delivered cost. Assess supplier and platform risks and develop appropriate contingency plans.
• Develop relationships and support the integration of new emerging brands and products to ensure integration into the supply chain.
• Build consensus and drive alignment amongst key stakeholders in support of procurement initiatives and programs (sourcing, implementation, compliance)
• Establish the necessary routines with suppliers to manage quality, delivery, pricing, lead-time, stocking programs, and other performance criteria in support of the business. Develop supplier relationships at highest management levels in order to leverage the relationship when necessary to resolve issues.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Business, Engineering, or another related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing and/or procurement experience in the CPG industry
• Proven track record in managing supply issues working across suppliers, senior leadership, and sourcing managers to mitigate supply continuity.
• Experience in data collection methods. Must be able to analyze key procurement metrics to report results to senior management.
• Knowledge of/experience with operating environments, systems, and processes used in solution design and develop efforts.
• Knowledge of/experience with operating environments, systems, and processes and solution tools used in end to end Procurement Operations.

What we bring to you:

• Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Costa Coffee, Innocent, Simply, Fairlife & Topo Chico.
• Expansive & Diverse Customers: We work with a diversified group of customers which range from retail & grocery outlets, theme parks, movie theatres, restaurant
• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
• Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.
• Community of Belonging: We\xe2\x80\x99re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture: We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what\xe2\x80\x99s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviours \xe2\x80\x93 curious, empowered, inclusive and agile \xe2\x80\x93 and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviours and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what\xe2\x80\x99s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors \xe2\x80\x93 curious, empowered, inclusive and agile \xe2\x80\x93 and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.