Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

February 14, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

This is an Individual Contributor Role

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 is responsible for the development and execution of category strategies, strategic sourcing process, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationship activities involving the sourcing of facilities related products and services. You’ll be accountable for value creation budget, project management, supply risk management, policy recommendations, and medium-term planning working with the My Workplace team. We’re looking for an individual that has keen negotiating skills and an ability to drive results that effect the bottom line.  

 

What You’ll Do for Us  

 

 Management of supplier relationships and contracting across multiple regions, acting as subject matter expert for Logistics and Transportation 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 services and develop a pipeline of qualified potential suppliers 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 Logistics relationships are governed by contracts that align with corporate mandates and support key business requirements while ensuring required service level at the lowest total cost. Assess supplier and platform risks and develop appropriate contingency plans.  

Develop relationships and support the integration of new emerging brands to ensure integration into the Logistics network, specifically focusing on LATAM business 

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 performance, capacity, pricing 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’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or another related field.  

10+ years of Logistics and/or procurement experience

Demonstrated ability to drive performance improvements from action plans derived from robust data analysis  

Demonstrated understanding of Global Transportation and market forces.  

Demonstrated ability to model various business scenarios and analyze resulting costs, impacts, risks, and benefits to inform and recommend business solutions.  

Ability to read, interpret, and suggest improvements to contracts and other legal agreements.  

Demonstrated proficiency with the 7-step sourcing process  preferred

Well refined understanding of continuous improvement concepts and principles  

Demonstrate the ability to assemble and analyze large quantities of data and conduct in depth analysis of the data, such as should-cost models, benchmarking, etc.  

Exposure to LATAM transportation

What We Can Do For You  

Iconic Brand: Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brands next chapter.  

Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global leaders that will expand your network. 

Skills:

Budget Management, Category Management, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Contracts, Economic Cost Drivers, Group Problem Solving, Low Cost Country Sourcing, Marketing Capabilities, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Procurement Practices, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Technical Category Procurement

Pay Range:

$162,000 - $188,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

30

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

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’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – 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.