Senior Procurement Director Production Equipment at The Coca-Cola Company

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Beverage, Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

  • Expertise in product and service for production equipment to build bottler relationships and improve collaboration
  • Ability to develop and maintain sustainable global and regional supplier relationships
  • Proficiency in co-developing and implementing regional plans, tactics, and strategies for competitive cost advantage
  • Skills in developing systems and tools for capturing historical prices, contract terms, benchmarking, and cost forecasting
  • Experience in coordinating and leading negotiations for global master agreements with preferential commercial and legal terms
  • Capability to administer global master agreements, including price adjustments, incentive validation, and tracking
  • Knowledge to assess business environment and determine changes in objectives
  • Ability to provide cost forecasts to company-owned operations and bottlers
  • Strong relationship-building with global account management of key suppliers
  • Experience in inducting new Bottling Partners and onboarding Extended Team Members
  • Skills in building alignment with internal stakeholder groups on sourcing strategy and procurement process

Responsibilities

  • Help develop and deliver a sustainable Production Equipment (PE) strategy and execute the approved PE strategy throughout TCCC and CEPG
  • Provide product and service expertise to geographic associates to build bottler relationships, improve collaboration, and increase Network participation
  • Build sustainable global and regional supplier relationships that generate value for the Coca-Cola system and suppliers
  • Co-develop and implement plans, tactics, and strategies for each geographic region to achieve competitive cost advantage
  • Develop systems and tools to capture historical prices and contract terms for benchmarking and cost forecasting
  • Coordinate and lead the negotiation of global master agreements resulting in preferential terms (e.g., discounts, payment terms, warranties)
  • Administer global master agreements, including annual price/discount adjustments, incentive validation, and tracking
  • Assess current and future business environment to determine if changes in objectives are required
  • Provide cost forecasts to company-owned operations and relevant third parties (e.g., bottlers) for business planning
  • Develop and maintain relationships with global account management of strategically important suppliers
  • Induce new Bottling Partners and onboard new Extended Team Members
  • Build alignment with internal stakeholder groups on the sourcing strategy and procurement process
  • Support development and execution of the Global Production Equipment Procurement Program, including negotiation and contracting for beverage processing, filling lines, and equipment
  • Manage, negotiate, and administer master supply agreements with global suppliers
  • Handle Cost Forecasting, Supply and Demand Modeling, Extended Team Meeting coordination, Strategic Sourcing Seven Steps Process (DD1-DD4), Supplier Technology and Innovation Communication, and reporting (Pipeline of Value, CEPG Operating Committee presentations, monthly reporting)
  • Provide leadership for global program activities and interface with TCCC Supply Chain functions across Regions and Suppliers

Skills

Procurement
Strategic Sourcing
Contract Negotiation
Supply Chain Management
Cost Forecasting
Supply and Demand Modeling
Supplier Management
Master Supply Agreements
Global Sourcing
Production Equipment

The Coca-Cola Company

Global leader in non-alcoholic beverages

About The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company is a major player in the beverage industry, offering a variety of non-alcoholic drinks such as soft drinks, water, sports drinks, juices, and plant-based beverages. Its products are manufactured and distributed through a network of bottling partners who handle the production, packaging, and delivery of these beverages to consumers and businesses around the world. This extensive distribution system ensures that Coca-Cola products are widely available. Unlike many competitors, Coca-Cola benefits from strong brand recognition and a diverse portfolio of popular drinks, which helps it adapt to changing consumer tastes. The company's goal is to refresh the world and positively impact communities while maintaining a commitment to sustainability.

Atlanta, GeorgiaHeadquarters
1892Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Acquisition of Billson’s Beverages may affect Coca-Cola's non-alcoholic brand image.
Economic pressures may reduce consumer spending on premium Coca-Cola products.
AI-driven campaigns could expose Coca-Cola to data privacy concerns and scrutiny.

Differentiation

Coca-Cola's vast distribution network ensures global product availability and market penetration.
Strong brand equity and marketing efforts drive consumer loyalty and market presence.
Commitment to sustainability initiatives enhances brand reputation and competitive edge.

Upsides

Growing demand for health-conscious beverages boosts Coca-Cola's low-sugar and functional drink offerings.
Direct-to-consumer sales channels enhance Coca-Cola's e-commerce presence and consumer engagement.
Popularity of plant-based diets allows Coca-Cola to expand its plant-based beverage line.

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