Senior Director, Procurement - Secondary Packaging

Summary: Managing  Director, C ross  E nterprise  P rocurement  G roup  – Secondary Packaging Reports to: Vice President,  CEPG Packaging & Logistics Location: Atlanta or Mexico City   THE POSITION The  Managing  Director, Cross Enterprise Procurement Group (CEPG) , leads the Global  Secondary Packaging Program for the Coca‑Cola system, spanning The Coca‑Cola Company, company-owned bottlers, and franchise bottlers across all regions. This executive role owns the full  Secondary packaging  value chain:  Upstream r aw material s  (LDPE/LLDPE, Containerboard  and Paperboard) ,   conversion,   warehousing, logistics ,  innovation ,  sustainability  (PCR content shrink/stretch film , plastic replacement multipacks  and down gauging packaging material , SBTi adoption,  FSC/PEFC requirement ) ,  supplier strategy,  global and regional   supply and demand dynamics .   The  Managing  Director commands a deep expertise in  commodity   markets, manufacturing processes , suppl y landscape , as well as understanding  and managing  various risks across the value chain  ( macro, regulatory, supply continuity,   quality, etc.) . The  Managing  Director is accountable for setting system-wide strategy, managing a global category spend of approximately $ 1.4 Bn , aligning Operating Units and bottlers, negotiating at senior levels, developing sustainability roadmaps ,  developing  raw material  price & supply  risk mitigation plan  and ensuring supply continuity and competitiveness across the network. The Managing Director l eads  one   CEPG Core Team  direct report and manages an extended network of bottler procurement & technical leaders. This role partners cross-functionally with Procurement, Technical, Sustainability, Supply Chain, PACS, Finance, Innovation, R&D, and OU Leadership.

Global Category Leadership • Lead the end-to-end Global  Secondary packaging procurement program. • Conduct value chain mapping, cost modeling  and forecasting , 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  Secondary packaging  category sustainability strategy aligned with  Principles for Sustainable Agriculture • Drive  adoption of Principles for Sustainable Agriculture , 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  supply chain optimization oppor t unities . • Monitor global secondary packaging trend s 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  and macroeconomics  trends affecting  shrink/stretch film, corrugated packaging and paperboard packaging . • Create alternative supply strategies aligned with bottler networks.   Leadership, Talent & Network Development • Coach and grow CEPG and system  Secondary Packaging 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