We empower our employees to challenge the status quo, make bold recommendations, experiment, and adapt, so we can grow together and make a great business even better. This position provides guidance, leadership and direction for contracts and categories affecting millions in annual spend. This role will work with key members of our Supply Chain teams to ensure that all sourcing initiatives and strategies are aligned with business requirements. We're looking for an individual that has keen negotiating skills and an ability to drive results that effect the bottom line. Director - Packaging Sustainability, Procurement This role within the Cross-Enterprise Procurement Group (CEPG) acts as the primary lead in the management and ongoing development of our CEPG packaging sustainability program. This will require coordination skills across various internal and external stakeholders including CEPG, Bottling Partners, TI&SC (Technical, Innovation and Supply Chain), PACS (Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability), OU (Operating Unit) and suppliers. CEPG is part of Global Procurement & Supply Chain Services within Enterprise Services, the global business shared services organization within The Coca-Cola Company. The role reports into the Senior Director, Global Sustainability, Procurement. Lead cross-functional rPET roadmap workshops to advance Packaging Sustainability goals by reviewing Bottler rPET roadmaps, modeling glidepaths by Bottler/OU's, and engaging Bottlers/OU's to identify, prioritize, and track risks & opportunities. Support collection for recycling initiatives, develop expertise in feedstock collection for rPET production, and knowledge of bale collection systems to enhance circular solutions and supply chain efficiency. Provide global waste, collection, and recycling market analysis. Support CEPG in understanding the opportunities with Enhanced/Advanced (chemical) recycling technologies by working with cross functional groups including R D, SRA, Technical. Lead the ongoing development of the Packaging Sustainability Strategy for Metals and Glass, collaborating with suppliers to develop recycled content and decarbonization roadmaps. Ensure Packaging reporting cadences are met and support publication of annual sustainability reports and external commitments, focusing on Metals and Glass recycled content. Build relationships with suppliers and industry stakeholders to influence priorities, form partnerships and establish projects to drive progress against our Packaging goals. Represent CEPG in packaging initiatives, providing leadership and inputs for internal projects and external positioning, and regulatory guidance related to procurement impact and sustainability goals. Support global procurement teams with sourcing strategies to achieve sustainable packaging goals and initiatives involving recycled content, collection, recyclability, decarbonization, etc. Coordinate sustainability efforts for other packages (AFP, closures, labels, films, cups, secondary packaging etc.) as needed.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
Education Level
Bachelor's degree