What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Category Manager - Fleet position at Coca-Cola Bottlers' Sales & Services?
Job Summary
The Procurement Senior Category Manager - Fleet is responsible for developing and executing the strategic sourcing vision for CCBSS and Coca-Cola bottler partners across an evolving Fleet category. This includes traditional fleet responsibilities and emerging technologies such as autonomous trucking, AGVs, automated retrieval systems, telematics analytics, route optimization, predictive diagnostics, and multi-tenant cross-bottler contracting structures. The role requires strong analytics, stakeholder communication capabilities, and the ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives across a systemwide fleet landscape. The successful candidate will also leverage and maintain relationships with Coca-Cola system entities, including Bottlers, NAOU, CEPG, CONA, and members of CCBSS.
Candidates must be able to manage multiple priorities, exhibit strong interpersonal skills, and communicate concisely. The ideal candidate will have the capability to lead sourcing projects, foster supplier and business stakeholder relationships, and support complex projects related to their portfolio of responsibility. This position requires strong capabilities and experience with spend, financial, and sourcing analytics.
Duties and Responsibilities
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience
5-7 years Supply Chain, Business Management, Finance, or equivalent work experience
Required Travel
Travel is not expected in this job; however, employees may be asked to travel for meetings or training on occasion.
Hybrid Work Environment
CCBSS operates a hybrid working environment. This is a teleworking role that requires working at a CCBSS office location on a regular basis (or a minimum number of days per month or week) at the manager’s discretion. The number of days required at a CCBSS office location is at the manager’s discretion and is subject to change depending on business needs.
Total Rewards, Totally Rewarding
We are one family supporting the Coca-Cola bottling system in North America. Our work is indispensable to our partners and makes an impact in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and to rewarding exceptional performance. We expect a lot from our team — after all, it’s their exceptional work that helps CCBSS support the Coca-Cola bottling system in North America. To keep everyone motivated and energized, we offer a comprehensive benefit and rewards package.
Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales and Service, LLC 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.
The Procurement Senior Category Manager - Fleet is responsible for developing and executing the strategic sourcing vision for CCBSS and Coca-Cola bottler partners across an evolving Fleet category. This includes traditional fleet responsibilities and emerging technologies such as autonomous trucking, AGVs, automated retrieval systems, telematics analytics, route optimization, predictive diagnostics, and multi-tenant cross-bottler contracting structures. The role requires strong analytics, stakeholder communication capabilities, and the ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives across a systemwide fleet landscape. The successful candidate will also leverage and maintain relationships with Coca-Cola system entities, including Bottlers, NAOU, CEPG, CONA, and members of CCBSS.
Candidates must be able to manage multiple priorities, exhibit strong interpersonal skills, and communicate concisely. The ideal candidate will have the capability to lead sourcing projects, foster supplier and business stakeholder relationships, and support complex projects related to their portfolio of responsibility. This position requires strong capabilities and experience with spend, financial, and sourcing analytics.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Advocate for strategic procurement decisions and resolve day-to-day supply chain challenges.
- Develop end-to-end fleet sourcing strategies, including autonomous trucking, AGVs, automated retrieval systems, predictive analytics, and advanced telematics platforms.
- Lead sourcing events, negotiations, and cross-bottler contracting initiatives
- Build scalable multi-tenant agreements benefiting systemwide fleet operations
- Analyze emerging trends in autonomous freight, electric/low-carbon vehicles, robotics, and optimization technologies
- Translate analytics and fleet data into clear executive-ready insights and recommendations
- Lead implementation of pilot programs across autonomous mobility and smart-fleet technology
- Establish KPIs for supplier performance, technology uptime, safety, innovation, and cost efficiency
- Foster supplier relationships to drive innovation and continuous improvement
- Mitigate risks related to fleet operations, supply continuity, safety, and technology adoption
- Strong ability to collaborate across suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Proven success in managing highly complex data; ability to present concise information
- Excellent negotiating, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to establish collaborative relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to influence others in a collaborative way
- Demonstrated ability to learn and influence different areas of the business in a successful way
- Advanced analytical capability, including fleet data modeling, telematics diagnostics, automation datasets, and optimization algorithms
- Experience evaluating and implementing autonomous systems, AGVs, robotics, and predictive technologies
- Strong negotiation, contracting, and supplier governance skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional alignment capabilities
- Learning agility and the ability to influence operational, technical, and strategic decision-making
- Demonstrated understanding of budgets, financial modeling, and TCO methodologies.
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience
5-7 years Supply Chain, Business Management, Finance, or equivalent work experience
Required Travel
Travel is not expected in this job; however, employees may be asked to travel for meetings or training on occasion.
Hybrid Work Environment
CCBSS operates a hybrid working environment. This is a teleworking role that requires working at a CCBSS office location on a regular basis (or a minimum number of days per month or week) at the manager’s discretion. The number of days required at a CCBSS office location is at the manager’s discretion and is subject to change depending on business needs.
Total Rewards, Totally Rewarding
We are one family supporting the Coca-Cola bottling system in North America. Our work is indispensable to our partners and makes an impact in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and to rewarding exceptional performance. We expect a lot from our team — after all, it’s their exceptional work that helps CCBSS support the Coca-Cola bottling system in North America. To keep everyone motivated and energized, we offer a comprehensive benefit and rewards package.
- Work-Life Integration- Vacation, floating holidays, parental leave, flexible work environment
- Competitive Base Salary- A base salary or hourly wage rate in line with market rates for the job duties and skills required
- Rewards & Recognition- Acknowledging our employees’ contributions
- Retirement Plans & Guidance- Programs to assist associates in saving for retirement
- Health & Welfare Plans- Medical, life, and disability insurance plans
Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales and Service, LLC 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.