Job Description Summary:

The Senior Director Cross Enterprise Procurement Group (CEPG), leads the Global Sugar 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 sugar value chain: beet/cane, sugar milling, warehousing, refining, logistics, innovation, supplier strategy, supply and demand global dynamics. The Senior Director commands a deep expertise in Futures Exchange where raw sugar and refined sugar are traded, as well as understanding and managing various risks across the value chain (weather, macro, regulatory, premiums, supply continuity, human rights, quality, etc.). The Senior Director provides thought leadership on Sustainable Agriculture practices.

The Senior Director is accountable for setting system-wide strategy, managing a global category spend of approximately $5Bn, aligning Operating Units and bottlers, negotiating at senior levels, developing sustainability roadmaps aligned with Coca-Cola’s goals, and ensuring supply continuity and competitiveness across the network.

Team Structure

Leads a Core CEPG Sugar procurement team
Manages an extended network of bottler procurement & technical leader
Partners cross-functionally with Procurement, Technical, Sustainability, Supply Chain, PACS, Finance, Innovation, R&D, and OU Leadership.

What You’ll Do for Us

Global Category Leadership

Lead the end-to-end Global Sugar 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 Sugar 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 opporTunities.
Monitor global Sugar 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 and macroeconomics trends affecting Sugar financials.
Create alternative supply strategies aligned with bottler networks.

Leadership, Talent & Network Development

Coach and grow CEPG and system Sugar 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

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
15+ years procurement/supply chain leadership experience.
Proven global Sugar category or multi-regional leadership background.
Strong influence capability across cultures and seniority levels.
Supplier negotiation experience at executive levels.
English fluency
Ability to travel up to 50%.

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.

Skills:

Category Management, Commodity Risk Management, Global Procurement, Leadership, Negotiation, Supplier Negotiations, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Strategy

Pay Range:

United States of America: $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:

26% - 50%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

May 4, 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.

Senior Director, Procurement Sugar & Commodity Risk Management

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