Indirect Procurement Director, Professional Services

Location(s):United States of AmericaCity/Cities:AtlantaTravel Required:00% - 25%Relocation Provided:NoJob Posting End Date:December 2, 2024Shift:Job Description Summary: This position is responsible for the development and execution of category strategies, strategic sourcing process, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationship activities involving the sourcing of Professional Services. The role provides consultative services to stakeholders’ departments and provides input to strategy and policy guidelines to ensure cost effective flow of professional services both internally and externally. The position leads the professional services strategy for the company and the development of a supplier selection process to negotiate the best commercial conditions, govern risk management, and find new alternatives for sustainability and other key innovation and business objectives. The role is an acknowledged expert both within and outside of the organization. The position is accountable for value creation budget, project management, supply risk management, policy recommendations, and medium-term planning working with multiple global stakeholders and Operating Units across the company.What You’ll Do for UsThis role is strategically focused on determining and implementing the correct category strategy and sourcing strategies for multiple global categories including professional services by utilizing the marketplace to support future business requirements. In addition, the role must create and implement the optimal negotiation strategy to finalize complex agreements with suppliers to meet our business and legal requirements.  The key goals are to deliver value and manage risk with the ideal supply solutions for each category.Build alignment with internal stakeholder groups concerning sourcing strategies and procurement process for products & services in order to identify business needs and to ensure compliance with operational standards.Influence, persuade, and motivate key stakeholders (e.g. senior management of the Coca-Cola Company, Business Unit Stakeholders, Bottlers, Suppliers) to implement the global & regional category strategies by clearly demonstrating the value and linkage to their business plan goals and objectives.Lead Supplier Relationship Management partnerships with global suppliers that generate business specific objectives, address critical supply issues, and execute against objectives to generate shared value between organizations.Manage situations where the other party (internal) has shared interested as well as another party (supplier) will have some conflicting interest leading the need to negotiate with the other party. Qualification & RequirementsBachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferredMinimum 10 + years in procurement or sourcing experience with category management responsibilityPreferred experience in professional services and financial services procurementThe experience and ability to lead, prioritize, collaborate, and execute complex category strategy development and strategic sourcing initiatives is requiredStrong communication skills including written, verbal, and presentationRelationship management abilities including stakeholder collaboration / alignment and ability to interact with the most senior leaders of large global suppliersStrong interpersonal skills; ability to develop/maintain productive business relationship and persuade/influence directly and indirectlyLead RFPs/negotiations and execute contract agreementsCollaborate with others who are not a direct report to balance work assignments and stakeholder needsLeader of cross functional teamsCourageous leadership to translate complex business issues into simple solutionsMust possess the ability to seek alternatives and recommend best solutions that gain all parties support and lead to win-win resultsAble to work in ambiguous situationsStrong analytical skills and backgroundAbility to deliver results with a sense of urgencyComfort with uncertainty, with the movement of markets, and with assessing and managing risksSets a Winning Example: Demonstrates the values of The Coca-Cola Company through words, actions, and by example; fosters an environment that reflects the values of the CompanyWhat We Can Do For YouIconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Simply, Fairlife & Topo Chico.Expansive, Diverse, and Global Suppliers: We work with a diversified group of global suppliers across a wide range of good and services categoriesDevelopment: Provide opportunities to develop and grow your Procurement abilities and experiences in a global fast-paced environment for one of the top companies in the world.Skills:Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Buyer Representation, Category Management, Communication, Competitor Analysis, Continual Improvement Process, Contracts, Economic Cost Drivers, Global Sourcing, Group Problem Solving, Low Cost Country Sourcing, Marketing Capabilities, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Procurement Procedures, Sourcing (Inactive), Sourcing and Procurement, Supplier Relationship ManagementPay Range:$136,500 - $164,900Base 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.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.SummaryLocation: US - GA - AtlantaType: Full time