Strategic Procurement Manager, Cold Drinks Equipment, Pan EU (98787)

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) - a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world's most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day. From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognise we've got some way to go, but we'll get there with the support of our people. It's them who drive our future growth. We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that's true for you - please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.

This is a role which can be based in any of our head offices in Europe.

Ihre Aufgaben

As the Strategic Procurement Manager for Cold Drinks Equipment (soda fountains and coolers), you will play a pivotal role in developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost-saving initiatives and championing sustainability efforts for your category. This role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking and execution.,

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet business needs balancing quality, cost-efficiency and sustainability goals

• Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational goals, ensuring collaboration and seamless integration of initiatives

• Foster supplier performance and innovation to gain competitive advantage through enhanced technology and services

• Ensure the security of supply by fostering strong relationships with strategic suppliers and proactively identifying and managing risks

• Evaluate category spend to optimize budget allocation, drive cost-efficiencies and achieve financial benefits

• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance compliance with sustainability objectives e.g. reduction of the carbon footprint, RE100 and ESG practices

• Negotiate contracts and agreements that deliver value while ensuring adherence to legal, ethical, and corporate standards

Ihr Profil

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in procurement within FMCG with at least 2 years managing Cold Drinks Equipment (soda fountains and coolers)

• Skills:

  o Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills o Proven ability to take full ownership of a category, driving results and continuous improvement o Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills o Experience working in cross-functional and multicultural teams o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP Ariba

• Languages: Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in additional CCEP-EU languages is an advantage

  Please apply with a copy of your CV in English. We look forward to your application!