Director, IT Procurement

Coca-Cola • Atlanta, GA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Procurement Director 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. We are looking for a proactive leader who is comfortable operating in a matrix, builds strong internal and supplier relationships, leads with integrity and inclusion, brings excellent negotiation skills, and delivers results through disciplined execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial roles, with deep exposure to IT services and software categories.
• 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.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial modeling skills, able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Exceptional executive‑level communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex commercial and technical topics for senior business leaders.
• Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities with senior leaders.
• Ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity, exercising sound judgment and prioritization.
• Strong commercial judgment, risk awareness, and attention to detail.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own Global IT Sub-Category Strategy: Develop and execute sub-category strategies for digital technology services. This could include sub-categories such as 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.

Benefits

• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director