Position Overview:

This position is a direct report to the Senior Director, IT Vendor Governance and is responsible for leading and managing the governance and oversight of the company's Application Managed Services third-party vendors. This position will ensure that vendor relationships are managed effectively and efficiently, in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Director will collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor relationships and will be responsible for driving continuous improvement in vendor governance processes and practices.

What You’ll Do for Us:

• Develop and maintain vendor governance policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Monitor vendor performance, including conducting regular reviews and audits, and ensuring service level agreements are met.
• Maintain relationships with key vendors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, procurement and Technology Services Leadership to identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in vendor governance processes and practices, leveraging industry best practices and emerging trends.

Qualification & Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in vendor governance, vendor management, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to vendor management, including but not limited to GDPR, SOX, and OCC.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex vendor relationships and contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with vendor management software and tools.

What We Will Do For You:

• Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 200 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Costa Coffee, Innocent, Fairlife & Topo Chico.
• Commitment to Diversity: We are paving the way to create change in the industry and our leadership is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
• Agile Work Environment: We embrace agile, with leadership that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to innovate and discover new solutions to complex problems.

Position Details:

Hybrid work schedule – 2 - 3 days per week in person and 2 - 3 days virtual in a 5-day work week

Individual contributor role - no direct reports

Location: Atlanta, Georgia 

Skills:

Leadership; Influencing; Financial Acumen; Strategic Thinking; Business Processes; Analytical Thinking; Prioritization; Project Management; Agile Methodology; Business Thinking; Microsoft Office; Interpersonal Communication; Communication; Effective Written Communication; Risk Mitigation Strategies; Analytical Decision Making; Change Management; Vendor Management; Process Improvement Plans; Internal Stakeholders; External Communication