Procurement Director, Indirect

This is an individual contributor role.

The Procurement Director for CEPG Agile manages strategic sourcing initiatives as part of the Cross-Enterprise Procurement Group (CEPG), which includes The Coca-Cola Company, Company Owned Bottling Operations, and Franchise Bottling Operations. The role works closely with Bottlers and TCCC stakeholders to identify procurement opportunities, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate global contracts, and help Bottlers implement solutions that create business value. A broad experience across Indirect Spend is required, including but not limited to, categories such as Trade Marketing, IT, G&A, Facilities, Tail Spend amongst others. Spend under management is >USD3billion. Ideal candidate would also have experience in the use of digital tools. This position reports to the Category Lead, Agile - Enterprise Services responsible for IT, G&A, and Marketing Categories for CEPG, and will be supported by extended team members from Bottlers and analytics resources. This position will be based in Mexico or the US as the position will support both global and LATAM focused initiatives

What You'll Do for Us:

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives using Collaborative Procurement Model to meet business requirements and maximize value to participants. Take ownership of an initiative from inception to implementation
• Support business strategies and objectives through effective procurement of goods and services while building robust working relationships with business partners.
• Develop innovative approaches to sourcing while using analytics and processes to determine scenarios, benefits, risks and change management impact of each of those options.
• Provide product and service expertise to the Coca-Cola system that builds bottler relationships, improves collaboration and increases network participation in order to leverage system spend and decrease total costs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with senior management of strategically important global and regional suppliers to support and enhance the supply strategies of the Coca-Cola system
• Lead negotiations of global master agreements that result in preferential pricing, terms and conditions for the Coca-Cola system.
• Identify, classify, maintain, and protect files, documentation, and sensitive information consistent with record handling and retention requirements.
• Build alignment with internal stakeholder groups about the sourcing strategy and procurement process for products/services to identify business needs and to ensure implementation to realize procurement value.
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and exploit emerging opportunities that benefit The Coca-Cola System.
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry research and cost models if appropriate
• Build sustainable global supplier relationships that generate value for both The Coca-Cola System and the supplier over time

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, MBA preferred.

Related Work Experience:

• 10 years related work experience
• Procurement/supply management experience
• Stakeholder management
• Supplier management
• English and Spanish proficiency, Portuguese is a plus

Skills:
Global Sourcing; Category Management; Competitor Analysis; Procurement Procedures; Contracts; Sourcing (Inactive); Group Problem Solving; Microsoft Office; Buyer Representation; Communication; Supplier Relationship Management; Low Cost Country Sourcing; Marketing Capabilities; Negotiation; Technical Category Procurement; Supplier Financial Analysis; Economic Cost Drivers; Analytics Insights

Client-provided location(s): Mexico City, Mexico

Job ID: cocacola-148847859

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-30T23:32:14