EMEA PET Packaging Procurement Director

Bodyarmor; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in London leads the Global Plastic Packaging program for the CEPG, directing regional PET packaging strategy across Europe, Mideast, Africa and CIS. You will drive savings, supplier management and program execution with bottlers and company-owned operations.

As Senior Director, you will shape procurement strategies for PET resin, preforms and packaging, influencing cross-functional teams, and ensuring sustainability goals are met through strategic supplier engagement.

Qualifications

• 10 - 15+ years in global/regional procurement or sourcing with category management responsibility in PET packaging value chain and/or CPG industry.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering savings in a complex, global environment.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage long-term supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop CEPG PET Packaging strategy for the Europe, Middle East, Africa and CIS region and align with Global strategy to generate savings and value.
• Provide PET value chain direction and leadership to the region’s operating units and bottlers, including cost forecasts.
• Negotiate contracts for circa $1B annual system spend regionally and manage contracts and supplier relationships.

Skills

Budget Management

Category Management

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Agreements

Cross Functional Relationships

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company in London leads the Global Plastic Packaging program for the CEPG, directing regional PET packaging strategy across Europe, Mideast, Africa and CIS. You will drive savings, supplier management and program execution with bottlers and company-owned operations.

As Senior Director, you will shape procurement strategies for PET resin, preforms and packaging, influencing cross-functional teams, and ensuring sustainability goals are met through strategic supplier engagement.