Director, IT Procurement

Director – IT Procurement (Services & Software)

Location(s): United States Primary Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Job Description Summary

We empower our employees to bring strong judgment, practical ideas, and a learning mindset; continuously improving how we work to deliver strategic value while reflecting our strong culture and core values.

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 whileensuring 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.

What You'll Do for Us

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

Experience

• 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.

Key Capabilities

• 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.

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: Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Buyer Representation, Category Management, Communication, Competitor Analysis, Continual Improvement Process, Contracts, Economic Cost Drivers, Global Sourcing, Group Problem Solving, Low Cost Country Sourcing, Marketing Capabilities, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Procurement Procedures, Sourcing and Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management

Pay Range: United States of America: 137,000 USD - 164,000 USD

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: 30

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.

Location(s): United States of America

City/Cities: Atlanta

Travel Required: 00% - 25%

Relocation Provided: No

Job Posting End Date: June 1, 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.