Senior Director, Cross Enterprise Procurement Group – High Fructose Corn Syrup & Ingredients

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Director, Cross Enterprise Procurement Group (CEPG), leads the Global HFCS & Ingredients (Fructose, Dextrose, Acidulants) Program for the Coca‑Cola system, spanning The Coca‑Cola Company, company-owned bottlers, and franchise bottlers across all regions. This executive role owns the full HFCS value chain: corn, wet milling & refining, conversion, warehousing, logistics, innovation, supplier strategy, global and regional supply and demand dynamics. The Senior Director commands a deep expertise in agricultural inputs, commodity markets, manufacturing processes, supply landscape, as well as understanding and managing various risks across the value chain (weather, macro, regulatory, supply continuity, human rights, quality, etc.). The Senior Director provides thought leadership on Sustainable Agriculture Practices.

The Senior Director is accountable for setting system-wide strategy, managing a global category spend of approximately $3Bn, aligning Operating Units (OU's) and bottlers, negotiating at senior levels, developing sustainability roadmaps and ensuring supply continuity and competitiveness across the network.

TEAM STRUCTURE

• Leads one CEPG Core Team direct report

• Manages an extended network of bottler procurement & technical leaders.

• Partners cross-functionally with Procurement, Technical, Sustainability, Supply Chain, PACS, Finance, Innovation, R&D, and Operating Unit (OU) Leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Global Category Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end Global HFCS & Ingredients procurement program.

• Conduct value chain mapping, cost modeling and forecasting, supply/demand analytics, and risk assessments.

• Provide authoritative insights to senior stakeholders.

Strategic Alignment & Governance

• Present business plans, cost outlooks, and strategies to the CEPG Operating Committee.

• Ensure cross-system alignment and governance.

• Maintain rigorous confidentiality and data stewardship.

Supplier & Market Strategy

• Lead senior-level supplier negotiations.

• Influence supplier investments, technology upgrades, and sustainability programs.

• Assess supplier performance and future capability.

Sustainability Leadership

• Lead HFCS & Ingredients category sustainability strategy aligned with Principles for Sustainable Agriculture

• Drive adoption of Principles for Sustainable Agriculture, and decarbonization pathways.

• Expand supplier participation in sustainability initiatives.

Program Execution

• Ensure aligned strategy execution across all bottlers.

• Drive sourcing events, long-term contracts, and financial delivery.

• Strengthen bottler relationships up to SVP/CPO level.

Innovation & Industry Leadership

• Identify innovation in supply chain optimization opportunities.

• Monitor global HFCS & Ingredients industry trends and regulatory changes.

• Build long-term strategic options for system competitiveness.

Supply Continuity & Risk Management

• Develop contingency strategies and long-term capacity planning.

• Monitor commodity and macroeconomics trends affecting HFCS & Ingredients financials.

• Create alternative supply strategies aligned with bottler networks.

Leadership, Talent & Network Development

• Coach and grow CEPG and system HFCS & Ingredients procurement capability.

• Improve global collaboration and alignment.

Digital & Analytical Excellence

• Promote digital tools and AI for enhanced insights.

• Strengthen analytical visibility into cost drivers and supplier performance.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

• 15+ years procurement/supply chain leadership experience.

• Proven global Sugar category or multi-regional leadership background.

• Strong influence capability across cultures and seniority levels.

• Supplier negotiation experience at executive levels.

• Ability to travel up to 50%.

• This is a global role that collaborates with teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones and requires significant travel. Flexibility to work outside of standard local business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, might be required to meet business demands.

CRITICAL CAPABILITIES

• Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Category Management Expertise

• Financial Acumen & Cost Modeling

• Supplier Relationship Management

• Sustainability Strategy Development

• Global Stakeholder Leadership

• Negotiation Excellence

• Risk Management & Continuity Planning

• Digital Fluency & Data-Driven Decision Making

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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.