Category Manager- Commercial

The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for operational, analytical, and strategic sourcing execution for merchandising materials, drinkware and additional commercial categories as necessary. This role will be responsible for supporting sourcing events, contract negotiations, financial analysis, and execution of key projects within the category. The successful candidate will also leverage and maintain relationships with Coca-Cola system entities including Bottlers, NAOU, NPSG, CEPG, and members of CCBSS.

Candidates must be able to manage multiple priorities, exhibit strong interpersonal skills and communicate concisely. The ideal candidate will have the capability to lead sourcing projects, foster supplier and business stakeholder relationships, and support complex projects related to the assigned category in their portfolio of responsibility. This position requires strong capabilities and experience with spend, financial, and sourcing analytics.

• Understand and support resolution of day-to-day procurement-related supply chain issues
• Execute category strategies through effective leveraging of the Coca-Cola System opportunities and processes
• Analyze market forecasts and projections to develop and update budgets on an ongoing basis
• Collaborate with SRM/SPM to optimize supplier performance
• Leverage the 7-steps strategic sourcing process for execution of specific sourcing initiatives
• Negotiate and execute sourcing contracts and agreements
• Establish and monitor KPI's for supplier performance
• Develop effective reporting criteria for all assigned categories
• Manage business risks relative to supply continuity
• Evaluate impact of supply side cost drivers based on market and industry trends.
• Implement programs and address supplier issues
• Negotiate, implement and manage contracts to ensure optimum and sustainable total cost of ownership and reliable supply

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and that the duties and responsibilites may change with or without notice.

• Excellent negotiating, analytical thinking with attention to detail
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Project Management and/or process management
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• SAP and electronic sourcing experience preferred
• Strong analytics and proven problem-solving skills

• Minimum: High School or GED
• Preferred: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree

• 5 to 10 years of Procurement experience (Food or Beverage preferred)

Willingness and ability to travel as required based on business need. Less than 30% of travel.

CCBSS operates a hybrid working environment. This is a teleworking role that requires working at a CCBSS office location on a regular basis (or a minimum number of days per month or week) at the manager's discretion. The number of days required at a CCBSS office location is at the manager's discretion and is subject to change depending on business needs.

Coca-Cola Bottlers' Sales and Service, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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.