Senior Director, Global IT Procurement

This role is a key member of the IT Procurement leadership team and an individual contributor. It partners closely with Global Technology, Digital Services, Cyber Security, Finance, Legal, and operating-unit leaders to enable Coca-Cola’s digital and technology transformation agenda while ensuring governance, compliance, and measurable strategic value.

Responsibilities

• Own Global IT Sub-Category Strategy
  • Develop and execute sub-category strategies for digital technology services, including IT professional services, cloud, infrastructure, application services, and enterprise software.
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract execution.
  • Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, cost avoidance, and working-capital improvements across the technology portfolio.
• Lead Strategic Supplier Relationships
  • Build long-term, trust-based partnerships with strategic technology and software suppliers; position Coca-Cola as a customer of choice through transparency and mutual respect.
  • Co-create roadmaps with suppliers to drive transformation, innovation, and outcome-based delivery models.
  • Align internal stakeholders and suppliers through change; manage risk and ensure continuity while maintaining flexible relationships.
• Enable Technology & Digital Transformation
  • Partner with Technology leaders to support modernization initiatives across customer & commercial, cloud infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, data & analytics, and enterprise platforms.
  • Provide commercial leadership for large-scale technology programs, transformations, and renewals.
  • Translate technology roadmaps into aligned sourcing strategies with key business leaders.
• Drive Commercial Excellence & Governance
  • Negotiate and manage complex, multi-year global contracts aligned with corporate mandates, compliance standards, and risk controls.
  • Establish and maintain governance routines (e.g., QBRs, KPIs/SLAs) to manage performance, risk, and compliance across supplier relationships.
  • Lead financial modeling, benchmarking, and business case development to inform executive decision-making.
• Stakeholder Leadership & Influence
  • Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Legal, Enterprise Services, and Operating Units.
  • Act as a strategic advisor, providing commercial insights and recommendations to support technology and investment decisions.
  • Influence senior stakeholders through data-driven insights, clear communication, and sound commercial judgment.
  • Advise on sourcing strategy, market trends, supplier innovation opportunities, and emerging technology considerations.
  • Participate in fostering a positive culture within a global procurement team that supports global IT functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive experience in procurement/sourcing roles, with extensive IT procurement experience within IT services and software categories, including leading IT RFPs, negotiations, and executing agreements.
• Proven experience leading complex global negotiations and managing large-scale supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to drive measurable cost optimization and value-creation outcomes.
• Strong understanding of technology markets, vendor ecosystems, and commercial models.
• Experience operating in a large, matrixed, global organization.
• Internal stakeholder management and ability to influence.
• Supplier negotiation experience at the executive level.

Skills

• Ability to lead, prioritize, collaborate, and execute complex IT category strategy development and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Preferred experience and understanding of the Coca-Cola system, including bottler relationships.
• Effective communication, emotional intelligence, and presentation skills.
• Strong relationship management abilities, including stakeholder collaboration/alignment and interaction with senior leaders of large global suppliers.
• Strong people skills: ability to develop/maintain productive business relationships and persuade/influence directly and indirectly.
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Courageous leadership to translate complex business issues into simple solutions.
• Ability to seek alternatives and recommend best solutions that gain all parties' support and lead to win-win results.
• Able to work in ambiguous situations and manage risk.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to deliver results with a sense of urgency.
• Comfort with uncertainty, market movements, and assessing/managing risks.
• Sets a winning example by demonstrating the values of The Coca-Cola Company through words, actions, and by example; fosters an environment that reflects the values of the Company.

Critical Capabilities

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
• Category Management Expertise.
• Financial Acumen.
• Business Partner Alignment.
• Supplier Relationship Management.
• Negotiation Excellence.
• Risk Management & Continuity Planning.
• Digital Fluency & Data-Driven Decision Making.
• Exceptional executive-level communication and influencing skills.

This position does not offer sponsorship for employment status (e.g., H1-B visa status or other employment-based nonimmigrant visas). All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring sponsorship.

Pay

Base pay range: 162,000 USD – 188,000 USD. Offered pay may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits is offered, dependent on the position.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 30%. This is a market-based competitive value for the role, indicating performance at target.

Long-term Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 0% - 20%.

Schedule

• Location: Atlanta, United States of America.
• Travel: 0% - 25%.
• Relocation is not provided for this role.