Senior Director, Plastics Packaging Procurement (EMEA)

The Coca-Cola Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in London is seeking a Senior Director of CEPG PET Packaging for Europe, Middle East, Africa and CIS. You will lead the regional plastic packaging program, shaping strategy, supplier relationships and long-term savings across a $1B+ annual spend with bottlers and internal units.

You will influence cross-functional teams, drive sustainability initiatives for recycled PET and decarbonization, and develop risk management tools while negotiating major contracts and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 10–15+ years in global/regional procurement with PET packaging category responsibility.
• Proven ability to deliver savings and manage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop CEPG PET Packaging strategy for the region and contribute to global strategy.
• Provide PET value chain direction and lead supplier selection and contracts.
• Lead negotiations for regional spend and develop price risk management tools.
• Drive program execution across bottlers and ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Support sustainability initiatives including recycled PET and decarbonization.

Skills

Budget management

Category management

Communication

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Microsoft Office

Cost drivers

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company in London is seeking a Senior Director of CEPG PET Packaging for Europe, Middle East, Africa and CIS. You will lead the regional plastic packaging program, shaping strategy, supplier relationships and long-term savings across a $1B+ annual spend with bottlers and internal units.

You will influence cross-functional teams, drive sustainability initiatives for recycled PET and decarbonization, and develop risk management tools while negotiating major contracts and ensuring