Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is hiring: Procurement Category Manager in Tampa

Overview

Procurement Category Manager – Coca‑Cola Beverages Florida – Tampa, FL. Full‑time, Mon‑Fri 8AM‑5PM. Lead the day‑to‑day sourcing of direct and indirect goods and services, develop category strategies, negotiate vendor contracts and drive continuous cost, quality and supplier performance improvements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Liaise with Coca‑Cola Bottler Sales and Services (CCBSS) on national procurement alliances and ensure compliance.
• Provide bid analysis and support contract negotiations, develop RFPs and facilitate negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Analyze current and potential suppliers, develop strategic alliances and maintain competitive pricing, flexible lead times and high quality standards.
• Compile and analyze trends in prices and supply of materials and services.
• Work with legal counsel to ensure all commercial agreements contain all related aspects of final contract negotiations including all legal terms and conditions.
• Maintain cost reduction programs on all purchasing activity.
• Recommend the most appropriate and efficient method for formation of strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience or knowledge in manufacturing operations, production and engineering.
• Experience or knowledge in engineering and manufacturing contract review process (SOW, MSA).

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in Procurement/Sourcing, including the development of Category Strategies.
• Prior experience with SAP and/or Ariba.
• Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing, logistics and quality systems principles, methods and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of supplier commodity processes and practices.
• Ability to perform spend analytics in Excel and Power BI.
• Direct and Indirect Material Sourcing and contract negotiation experience.
• Demonstrated experience with driving cost reduction and other savings initiatives.
• Prior experience in supply chain management.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM/CPSM) preferred.
• Prior experience in a broad‑based large, complex manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to exercise judgment and make critical decisions.
• Well‑developed organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Coca‑Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.