Coca-Cola Bottlers' Sales & Services · 1 day ago
Sr. Procurement Specialist- General Packaging
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCoca-Cola Bottlers' Sales & Services is seeking a Senior Specialist for General Packaging responsible for operational, analytical, and strategic sourcing execution. This role involves managing supplier relationships, supporting category strategy, and resolving procurement-related issues.
Customer ServiceFinanceInformation TechnologyProcurement
Responsibilities
Gathering and analyzing data to drive fact-based decision making and increase value via the 7-step sourcing process
Proactively resolving or managing the resolution of day-to-day procurement-related issues
Connecting, gathering, and aligning business needs with key stakeholders within R&D, Global Sustainable Procurement, Commercial Product Supply, Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales and Services, Coca-Cola North America, and our Bottling Partners
Build and manage supplier relationships across the category/categories, including but not limited to collaborating on reports, financials, and urgent business needs
Support Manager in developing Category Strategy, Contracting, Negotiations, and Financial Reporting for spend under responsibility
Tracking monthly rebates, volumes, and pricing for use in REs and other required reports
Ad hoc analysis/tasks as the business requires
Collaborating with cross-functional business partners, procurement operations, and suppliers to ensure supply continuity, service, quality, and system data integrity
Managing multiple priorities, exhibiting strong interpersonal skills, and communicating concisely, via written and verbal communication
Leading and collaborating on sourcing projects, fostering supplier and business stakeholder relationships, and supporting operational excellence projects related to plastic packaging in their portfolio of responsibility
Accountable for timely Accounts Payable system set-up (posting price updates, etc.), maintenance, and P2P reconciliations
Identify and implement process improvements to procurement change management
Ensure reports (i.e., Spend, Volume, Financial, Rebates, etc.) are maintained and accurate, every month, or as needed
Responsible for understanding, supporting, and owning/leading the resolution of day-to-day procurement-related supply chain issues
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive quantifiable continuous improvement in supply, quality, and service
Communicate effectively, document plan, and lead/support alignment among internal partners and suppliers
Analyze and communicate supplier performance data in accordance with negotiated supply agreements to drive continuous improvement
Support contract negotiations through data and market analysis, to ensure optimum and sustainable total cost of ownership and reliable supply
Analyze market forecasts and projections to develop and update budgets on an ongoing basis
Ensure compliance with Procurement Policies and SOX rules
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related discipline
Excellent communication skills required, both written and verbal
Analytic skills, learning agility, and demonstrated problem-solving capability
Innovation and creativity – ability to apply non-traditional thinking to projects and challenges
Subject matter expertise in standard analytical tools (i.e. Excel, Altryx, Access) and procurement systems (SIPS, etc.)
Proven success in managing high levels of data complexity and ability to provide concise information
Knowledge of procurement and supply chain management policies, processes, and procedures
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and efficiently multitask
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Bilingual English / Spanish preferred
Benefits
Work-Life Integration- Vacation, floating holidays, parental leave, flexible work environment
Competitive Base Salary- A base salary or hourly wage rate in line with market rates for the job duties and skills required
Rewards & Recognition- Acknowledging our employees’ contributions
Retirement Plans & Guidance- Programs to assist associates in saving for retirement
Health & Welfare Plans- Medical, life, and disability insurance plans
Company
Coca-Cola Bottlers' Sales & Services
OUR COMPANY Coca-Cola Bottlers' Sales & Services (CCBSS) is a limited liability company owned by 50+ U.S. independent Coca-Cola Bottlers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennel Buchanan
Business Analyst - CSO
Julie Varghese
Human Resources Business Partner
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