Senior Director Procurement, Glass
2 days ago• Atlanta, GA
The Senior Director, Cross Enterprise Procurement Group (CEPG), leads the Global Glass Packaging Program for the Coca-Cola system, spanning The Coca-Cola Company, company-owned bottlers, and franchise bottlers across all regions. This leadership role owns the full glass value chain: primary packaging sourcing, sustainability, upstream raw materials (soda ash, gas, electricity, cullet), technology, supplier strategy, and long-term investment planning. The Senior Director is accountable for setting system-wide strategy, managing a global category spend of approximately $850M, aligning Operating Units and bottlers, negotiating at senior levels, developing sustainability roadmaps aligned with KO's 2030 goals, and ensuring supply continuity and competitiveness across the network.
Team Structure
- Leads a Core CEPG Glass team
- Manages an extended network of bottler procurement & technical leaders
- Partners cross-functionally with Procurement, Technical, Sustainability, Supply Chain, PACS, Finance, Innovation, R&D and Operating Unit (OU) leadership.
What You'll Do for Us
Global Category Leadership
- Lead the end-to-end Global Glass Packaging procurement program
- Conduct value chain mapping, cost modeling, 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 Glass category sustainability strategy aligned with Packaging Sustainability 2030 goals.
- Drive circularity initiatives, cullet strategy, 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 materials, furnace efficiency, lightweighting, and circularity.
- Monitor global Glass industry trends 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 trends affecting Glass economics.
- Create alternative supply strategies aligned with bottler networks.
Leadership, Talent & Network Development
- Coach and grow CEPG and system Glass 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 Qualifications & Experience
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- Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
- 10+ years procurement/supply chain leadership experience.
- Proven global glass 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 30%.
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
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.
Financial Acumen, Global Category Management, Negotiation, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain
Pay Range:
$181,000 - $221,000
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:
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.
Location(s):
United States of America
City/Cities:
Atlanta
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
April 13, 2026
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.
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.
Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA
Job ID: cocacola-151708763
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-04-07T18:39:05
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)