Senior Director, Procurement - Secondary Packaging

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Job Description Summary:

Managing  Director, C ross  E nterprise  P rocurement  G roup  – Secondary Packaging Reports to: Vice President,  CEPG Packaging & Logistics Location: Atlanta or Mexico   THE POSITION The  Managing  Director, Cross Enterprise Procurement Group (CEPG) , leads the Global  Secondary Packaging Program for the Coca‑Cola system, spanning The Coca‑Cola Company, company-owned bottlers, and franchise bottlers across all regions. This executive role owns the full  Secondary packaging  value chain:  Upstream r aw material s  (LDPE/LLDPE, Containerboard  and Paperboard) ,   conversion,   warehousing, logistics ,  innovation ,  sustainability  (PCR content shrink/stretch film , plastic replacement multipacks  and down gauging packaging material , SBTi adoption,  FSC/PEFC requirement ) ,  supplier strategy,  global and regional   supply and demand dynamics .   The  Managing  Director commands a deep expertise in  commodity   markets, manufacturing processes , suppl y landscape , as well as understanding  and managing  various risks across the value chain  ( macro, regulatory, supply continuity,   quality, etc.) .

The  Managing  Director is accountable for setting system-wide strategy, managing a global category spend of approximately $ 1.4 Bn , aligning Operating Units and bottlers, negotiating at senior levels, developing sustainability roadmaps ,  developing  raw material  price & supply  risk mitigation plan  and ensuring supply continuity and competitiveness across the network. The Managing Director l eads  one   CEPG Core Team  direct report and manages an extended network of bottler procurement & technical leaders. This role partners cross-functionally with Procurement, Technical, Sustainability, Supply Chain, PACS, Finance, Innovation, R&D, and OU Leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Global Category Leadership • Lead the end-to-end Global  Secondary packaging procurement program. • Conduct value chain mapping, cost modeling  and forecasting , supply/demand analytics, and risk assessments. • Provide authoritative insights to senior stakeholders.

Strategic Alignment & Governance • Present business plans, cost outlooks, and strategies to the CEPG Operating Committee. • Ensure cross-system alignment and governance. • Maintain rigorous confidentiality and data stewardship.   Supplier & Market Strategy • Lead senior-level supplier negotiations. • Influence supplier investments, technology upgrades, and sustainability programs. • Assess supplier performance and future capability.

Sustainability Leadership • Lead  Secondary packaging  category sustainability strategy aligned with  Principles for Sustainable Agriculture • Drive  adoption of Principles for Sustainable Agriculture , and decarbonization pathways. • Expand supplier participation in sustainability initiatives.

Program Execution • Ensure aligned strategy execution across all bottlers. • Drive sourcing events, long-term contracts, and financial delivery. • Strengthen bottler relationships up to SVP/CPO level.

Innovation & Industry Leadership • Identify innovation in  supply chain optimization oppor t unities . • Monitor global secondary packaging trend s and regulatory changes • Build long-term strategic options for system competitiveness.   Supply Continuity & Risk Management • Develop contingency strategies and long-term capacity planning. • Monitor commodity  and macroeconomics  trends affecting  shrink/stretch film, corrugated packaging and paperboard packaging . • Create alternative supply strategies aligned with bottler networks.   Leadership, Talent & Network Development • Coach and grow CEPG and system  Secondary Packaging procurement capability. • Improve global collaboration and alignment.   Digital & Analytical Excellence • Promote digital tools and AI for enhanced insights. • Strengthen analytical visibility into cost drivers and supplier performance.   REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred. • 1 0 + years procurement/supply chain leadership experience. • Proven global  packaging  category  or multi-regional leadership background. • Strong influence capability across cultures and seniority levels. • Supplier negotiation experience at executive levels. •  English fluency; Spanish is a plus. • Ability to travel up to  5 0%.   CRITICAL CAPABILITIES • Strategic Leadership & Vision • Category Management Expertise • Financial Acumen & Cost Modeling • Supplier Relationship Management • Sustainability Strategy Development • Global Stakeholder Leadership • Negotiation Excellence • Risk Management & Continuity Planning • Digital Fluency & Data-Driven Decision Making

This is a global role that collaborates with teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones and requires sign i ficant travel. Flexibility to work outside of standard local business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, might be required to meet business demands.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. Skills:

Pay Range: United States of America: 181,000 USD - 221,000 USD 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: 50 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.

Long-term Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 20 Long-term Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role.

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