• Job Description

  Req#: R-92601

  Location(s):

  United States of America

  City/Cities:

  Atlanta

  Travel Required:

  00% - 25%

  Relocation Provided:

  No

  Job Posting End Date:

  September 7, 2023

  Shift:

  Job Description Summary:

  This role is based in Atlanta and whether or not relocation benefits are provided will be discussed at the time of offer. In instances where relocation is provided, current mobility policies will apply. All policies are subject to amendment, revision, or discontinuance at the sole discretion of the Company.

  Cross Enterprise Procurement Group Plastic Packaging – Procurement Director – NAFTA

  The incumbent for this position must be located in Atlanta, GA
  
  This position works for the CEPG (Cross Enterprise Procurement Group) Managing Director – Plastic Packaging. The position manages PET resin and plastic packaging, primarily in the NAFTA region, for the Operating Committee Bottlers and also the other “General” Bottlers who participate in the Plastic Packaging initiative. The position provides leadership for activities in the NAFTA and interfaces with other Core Team of The Coca-Cola Company Associates and an Extended Team of Bottler Representatives who jointly handle the Plastic Procurement across all Geographic Groups. This position will be based in Atlanta.

  Function Specific Activities/Key Responsibilities:

  • Development of the CEPG plastics strategy for the NAFTA region and participate in Global strategy creation.
  • Provide PET value chain direction and leadership to the TCCC and Bottlers within the region, including raw material cost forecasts to company-owned operations and relevant third parties (e.g., bottlers).
  • Negotiate contracts for the purchase of circa $1 billion annual System spend regionally.
    • Manage contracts and agreements.
    • Usage of Price Risk Management Tools
  • Represent CEPG Plastic Packaging with R&D.
    • As determined by the CEPG-MD prioritize development work with R&D, QSE and Engineering functions
    • Support commercial evaluation of projects.
    • Lead supplier selection and relationship to support identified projects.
    • Provide commercial leadership in the contracting of identified projects, as required.
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on plastic packaging in region.
  • Provide leadership, coaching and development, as appropriate, in order to strengthen System expertise in PET procurement.
  • Provide supplier assessment and develop regional supplier portfolio within the CEPG global envelope
  • Support key sustainability initiatives covering recycled PET use, assess and develop strategy for new recycling Technologies to reach our global “World Without Waste “ Goals

  Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
  
  Related Work Experience: 10 or more years related work experience.
  

  Language: Spanish preferred.
  

  Technical Skills:

  Cross Functional Relationships: Knowledge of and ability to articulate
  to senior management the benefits of supporting cross-functional
  objectives to achieve the business plan.

  
  Bottler/Business Unit Plans & Strategies: Knowledge of information
  used and ability to evaluate bottler/business unit's business plans and
  strategies to develop procurement strategies that enable delivery of
  those goals and objectives.

  Best Practices: Knowledge of procurement, industry and business best
  practices to guide thought leadership and ensure effective procurement
  strategies. Includes the ability to recognize value creation
  opportunities within the supply chain.

  
  Product/Service Knowledge: Knowledge of products/services (e.g.,
  PET resin, Injection molding, blow molding) specific to a given industry, the product/service attributes, competitive positioning and unbundled cost
  components. Includes the ability to use financial models, industry
  knowledge and the client's requirements to formulate the best
  procurement decision.

  Competitive Analysis: Knowledge of sources for competitive analysis
  including supplier and industry data to build competitive intelligence,
  inform business planning and optimize decision-making. Includes the
  ability to create and analyze industry cost models in order to assess
  suppliers' competitive capabilities.

  
  Strategic Sourcing Strategy: Knowledge of strategic sourcing
  strategies by commodity, product, service to ensure that formal
  supplier agreements activate the elements of the sourcing strategy and
  support delineated performance standards. Includes the ability to
  create selection criteria to qualify suppliers for the bid process.

  Skills:

  Business, Compliance, People Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Taking Initiative

  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.

• About the company

  The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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