Draper, UT, USA
Req #19803
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Who is Swire Coca-Cola?We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,900 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home. Why you'll love working at Swire Coca-Cola (enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits):
- Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
- Health Savings Accounts w/company match
- FREE virtual primary care, acute careand physical therapy
- FREE Employee Assistance Program
- Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
- Discounted & free product
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for career advancement
What does a Buyer III do at Swire Coca-Cola?
Acts as a work and thought leader, providing guidance and training to junior buyers within non-production department. Oversees non-production sourcing activities for clients in areas such as IT, Sales & Marketing, and other functions as needed. Develops sourcing strategies, conducts major negotiations, and non-routine activities for U.S. operations. Locates and develops suppliers that can meet current and future non-production needs. Coordinates with other departments to solve supply problems.
Responsibilities:
- Sourcing * Create and release RFPs/RFQs following the 7-step sourcing process and can train others on process
- Understands and can train what commodity/project should cost and negotiates to get suppliers to that ideal cost level not just budget level
- Considers the business' strategy and priorities during sourcing not just cost targets, understands and tracks key market factors that impact commodity/project costs
- Stay current with market trends for assigned commodities, recommend technological/process opportunities to keep business ahead of competition and improve operations
- Supplier Relations build and strengthen supplier relationships, facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders related to supplier performance
- Maintain high level of integrity to ensure all suppliers treated fairly, create and maintain supplier panels
- Pricing receive and validate pricing from supplier maintain accurate records about pricing history, accurately forecast impact of price change. Validate that requested price changes are accurate and include all documentation
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree business, procurement, supply chain or related field required
- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) CIPS Level 3
- 6+ years Procurement required
- Experience sourcing in non-production commodities
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- SAP Ariba
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Strong executive presence when presenting
Come and join our Sparkling team! Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
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Supply Chain
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Swire Coca-Cola, USA
sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
Mar 26, 2025