Through nearly 6,000 auto parts stores and over 16,000 auto care and collision centers in the U.S., NAPA has America’s largest network of parts and care. The NAPA Network is supported by nationwide distribution centers with approximately 800,000 available parts, accessories and supplies. Widely recognized for quality parts, rapid availability and knowledgeable people, NAPA Auto Parts stores serve automotive service professionals, do-it-yourselfers and everyday drivers with quality parts, accessories and supplies to keep cars, trucks and equipment performing safely and efficiently. For more information, visit www.napaonline.com.

Industry: Retail
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

NAPA Auto Parts

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**Position Mission**

Ownership of strategic category direction aimed specifically at enhancing GPC’s sales, profit, inventory turns, and market position within the industry while upholding GPC’s high standards of ethics and integrity as a representative of the corporation.

**Position Performance Measures**

- Grow Genuine Parts Company’s sales, profits and market share within the US Automotive Aftermarket

- Manage relationships with suppliers to both procure and present competitive programs to the market

- Create efficiencies with key internal and external stakeholders, while working across various APG departments to effectively develop procurement, sales and marketing programs

**Responsibilities: ** The following section contains the primary responsibilities for this position. Job holder is responsible for performing any other duties as assigned by management.

- Develops and executes overall market strategies for specific product categories

- Coordinates with various departments and oversees all strategic initiatives for assigned product groups in relation to category management, product assortment, promotions and marketing, pricing, supply chain, sales, customer service and information technology

- Initiates and manages vendor relationships and negotiations for the sourcing of specific product categories

- Determines viability of potential vendors as it pertains to pricing, quality, service capabilities and financial stability

- Operates as a project manager for any vendor or program changes

- Research and analyze sales and profitability performance metrics

**Experience, Education, And Abilities**

- 1-3 years in Product Management (or equivalent experience), including contract negotiations, program management, data analysis and procurement activities required

- Managerial presentation and reporting experience preferred

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

- Ability to manage congruent and diverging projects

- Work performed in a typical office environment

- Travel up to 30% of the time

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Category Manager

The Coca‑Cola Company is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. 
 
Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca‑Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our water, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Gold Peak and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. 
 
We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. 
 
Learn more at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Instagram (@thecocacolaco) and Facebook (@thecocacolaco).

Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

The Coca-Cola Company

**Title: Director – IT Procurement (Services & Software)**

**Location(s): ** United States

**Primary Location: ** Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

**Travel Required: ** 10%

**Job Type: ** Full-Time

**Relocation Provided: ** No

**Job Description Summary**

We empower our employees to bring strong judgment, practical ideas, and a learning mindset; continuously improving how we work to deliver strategic value while reflecting our strong culture and core values.

The IT Procurement Director partners closely with Global Technology, Digital Services, Cyber Security, Finance, Legal, and operating-unit leaders to enable Coca‑Cola’s digital and technology transformation agenda while ensuring governance, compliance, and measurable strategic value. We are looking for a proactive leader who is comfortable operating in a matrix, builds strong internal and supplier relationships, leads with integrity and inclusion, brings excellent negotiation skills, and delivers results through disciplined execution.

**What You’ll Do For Us**

**Own Global IT Sub-Category Strategy**

- Develop and execute sub-category strategies for digital technology services. This could include sub-categories such as IT professional services, cloud, infrastructure, application services and enterprise software.

- Lead end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract execution.

- Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, cost avoidance, and working‑capital improvements across the technology portfolio.

**Lead Strategic Supplier Relationships**

- Build long‑term, trust‑based partnerships with strategic technology and software suppliers; position Coca‑Cola as a customer of choice through transparency and mutual respect.

- Co-create roadmaps with suppliers to drive transformation, innovation, and outcome‑based delivery models.

- Align internal stakeholders and suppliers through change; manage risk and ensure continuity while maintaining flexible relationships.

**Enable Technology & Digital Transformation**

- Partner with Technology leaders to support modernization initiatives across customer & commercial, cloud infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, data & analytics, and enterprise platforms.

- Provide commercial leadership for large‑scale technology programs, transformations, and renewals.

- Translate technology roadmaps into aligned sourcing strategies with key business leaders.

**Drive Commercial Excellence & Governance**

- Negotiate and manage complex, multi‑year global contracts aligned with corporate mandates, compliance standards, and risk controls.

- Establish and maintain governance routines (e.g., QBRs, KPIs/SLAs) to manage performance, risk, and compliance across supplier relationships.

- Lead financial modeling, benchmarking, and business case development to inform executive decision‑making.

**Stakeholder Leadership & Influence**

- Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Legal, Enterprise Services, and Operating Units.

- Act as a strategic advisor, providing commercial insights and recommendations to support technology and investment decisions.

- Influence senior stakeholders through data‑driven insights, clear communication, and sound commercial judgment.

- Advise on sourcing strategy, market trends, supplier innovation opportunities, and emerging technology considerations.

**Qualifications & Requirements**

**Education**

- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field is required.

- MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

**Experience**

- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial roles, with deep exposure to IT services and software categories.

- Proven experience leading complex global negotiations and managing large‑scale supplier relationships.

- Demonstrated ability to drive measurable cost optimization and value‑creation outcomes.

- Strong understanding of technology markets, vendor ecosystems, and commercial models.

- Experience operating in a large, matrixed, global organization.

**Key Capabilities**

- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial modeling skills, able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

- Exceptional executive‑level communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex commercial and technical topics for senior business leaders.

- Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities with senior leaders.

- Ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity, exercising sound judgment and prioritization.

- Strong commercial judgment, risk awareness, and attention to detail.

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.

Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Buyer Representation, Category Management, Communication, Competitor Analysis, Continual Improvement Process, Contracts, Economic Cost Drivers, Global Sourcing, Group Problem Solving, Low Cost Country Sourcing, Marketing Capabilities, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Procurement Procedures, Sourcing (Inactive), Sourcing and Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management

**Pay Range**

United States of America: 137,000 USD - 164,000 USD

~~Base 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**

30

~~Annual 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 America

**City/Cities**

Atlanta

**Travel Required**

00% - 25%

**Relocation Provided:**

No

**Job Posting End Date**

May 25, 2026

**Our 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 agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Pay Range:United States of America: 0 USD - 0 USD

Base 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:30

Annual 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.

Long-term Incentive Reference Value Percentage:0 - 20

Long-term Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role

Director, IT Procurement

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