Senior Director, Logistics Procurement

As the Senior Director, Logistics Procurement, you will work with key members of our Supply Chain teams to ensure that all sourcing initiatives and strategies are aligned with business requirements.  This position provides guidance, leadership and direction for contracts and categories affecting millions in annual spend.  We’re looking for an individual that has keen negotiating skills and an ability to drive results that affect the bottom line.  

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:

•  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. 
• 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.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or another related field. 

Related Work Experience:

• 10+ years of Logistics and/or procurement experience in the CPG industry 
• Dedicated Fleet Management & Sourcing experience is an asset

Functional

• Demonstrated ability to drive performance improvements from action plans derived from robust data analysis 
• Demonstrated understanding of North America 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. 
• Well refined understanding of continuous improvement concepts and principles 

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.

Category Management, Category Strategy, Communication, Compliance, Continual Improvement Process, Contracts, Group Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, organization, Procurement Practices, Sourcing and Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain

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.

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.

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