Manager Procurement Operations

Job Description Summary: At The Coca-Cola Company we empower our employees to challenge the status quo, make bold recommendations, experiment, and adapt, so we can grow together and make a great business even better. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our Performance & Strategy team within Global Procurement as a Procurement Operations Manager. This individual will play an integral role in driving efficiency, operational excellence, and enabling data-driven decision-making. The position partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and scale capabilities through automation and AI-enabled solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analytics, upstream finance & procurement, downstream purchasing & payables transactions, and relationship management.Key Responsibilities:Lead development of data-driven insights and reporting to improve visibility into procurement performance, compliance, and supplier management.Identify, design, and implement automation opportunities (e.g., workflow optimization, system integrations, low-code solutions) to reduce manual effort and cycle time.Apply advanced analytics and emerging AI tools to enhance forecasting, anomaly detection, and decision support.Partner with business and technical teams to translate requirements into scalable digital solutions (Power Platform, SAP/Ariba, etc.).Drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and best practices across procurement operations.Procurement Business Administration and partner to various stakeholders, including representation of procurement requirements, defects, and enhancements for implementations and/or ongoing maintenance of:SAP Ariba upgrades to Next Gen productsSpend HQ and Sligo agentic AICommodities forecasting modeling and dashboardCompany CLM platformSAP Joule base and premium enablement on Ariba productsS4 integrated Ariba direct materials line item pricing contractsJoule Studio agentic AI use case development and implementation for procurementContract analytics pipeline insights management with procurement towersIdentification and support of automation use cases across Global Procurement. Partnering with Enterprise Services and IT where appropriateDevelop and maintain Python-based automation workflows, API integrations, and ETL pipelines executed via dedicated Global Procurement service accounts.Qualifications & Requirements:3+ years of experience in business operations, technology delivery, digital transformation, consulting, or related rolesWorking knowledge of SAP HANA ERP and related data domains (e.g., budgeting, purchasing, spend, master data)Advanced analytical capabilities, including:Ability to assemble, analyze, and interpret large data setsExperience with should-cost models, benchmarking, and scenario modelingAbility to translate data into actionable insights and business recommendationsProven experience leading multiple initiatives or portfolios within a complex, matrixed organizationStrong execution and delivery leadership skills, with a track record of achieving measurable outcomes and driving performance improvementsDemonstrated ability to prioritize, make delivery decisions, and operate effectively in dynamic, ambiguous environmentsExperience partnering with Digital teams to deliver, scale solutions, and enable business outcomesStrong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadersCollaborative, outcome-oriented leadership style with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to model business scenarios and assess costs, risks, impacts, and benefits to inform decision-makingPreferred QualificationsAdvanced degreeDemonstrates proficiency with the 7-step sourcing process Demonstrated understanding of CLM tools and processes (authoring, clause libraries, approval workflows, e-signing, pipeline and expiry management)Demonstrated understanding of eSourcing tools and processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ, auctions, etc)The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.Skills:Ariba Spend Management Suite, Business Processes, Category Management, Commodity Market Analysis, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Data Analytics, Data Storytelling, eSourcing, Market Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Microsoft SQL Database, Predictive Forecasting, Prioritization, Process Improvement Plans, Salesforce Environments, SAP Ariba Contracts, SAP Ariba Sourcing, SAP S/4HANA, Sourcing and ProcurementPay Range:United States of America: 107,400 USD - 128,000 USDBase pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.Location(s):United States of AmericaCity/Cities:AtlantaTravel Required:00% - 25%Relocation Provided:NoJob Posting End Date:June 23, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and