Purchasing Specialist III

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., www.cokecce.com, a separate entity of the Coca-Cola Company, is the world's largest marketer, producer, and distributor of products of the Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola Enterprises is an independent, public company with annual net operating revenues in excess of $14 billion. Approximately ninety-one percent of our sales are products of The Coca-Cola Company, the most popular beverage brands in the world. We also serve as a significant bottler of Dr Pepper and several other beverage brands. Our product line includes carbonated soft drinks as well as still and sparkling waters, juices, isotonics, and teas.


Objective

Responsible for strategic sourcing and providing direct support to the Corporate Procurement Commodity Manager by negotiating contracts for goods and services and coordinating requirements with suppliers. Ensure national programs are rolled out across North America through the Business Unit procurement teams.

ResponsibilitesNegotiate contracts and service level agreements with national or global suppliers. Serve as liaison between supplier and internal clients ensuring client satisfaction and through escalation of supplier or implementation issues, oversee supplier integration with the business units, and ensure early involvement in the development of new processes, designs, strategies and alliances. Responsible for monthly and quarterly procurement operations to support client requirements. Researches and recommends services and/or goods that provide the most value-add to Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., including pricing strategies, financial analysis, supplier selection criteria and relevant data, available delivery channels, environmental impact and other needed information. Maintains awareness of relevant industry and technological trends. Manages supplier selection and performance. Evaluate supplier performance on an ongoing basis. Manage $100 Million plus spend

RequirementsBachelor's Degree in procurement or a related field; or equivalent experience required. Master's Degree preferred. Minimum 3 years of procurement or related experience required.Functional and/or subject matter expertise in operation or engineering preferred.

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