Senior Buyer
Swire Coca-Cola, Draper, UT, United States
Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family‑owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca‑Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.
Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola:
Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.
Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision).
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
Health Savings Accounts with company match.
FREE virtual primary care, acute care and 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.
Opportunities for career advancement.
In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.
What does a Senior Buyer 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.
Job Details
Job Level: 6
Responsibilities
Create and release RFPs/RFQs following the 7‑step sourcing process and is able to train others on process.
Understands and is able to 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.
Source with the client’s needs in mind on time.
Stay current with market trends for assigned commodities.
Recommend technological/process opportunities to keep business ahead of competition and improve operations.
Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders related to supplier performance.
Maintain high level of integrity to ensure all suppliers treated fairly.
Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate records about pricing history.
Validate that requested price changes are accurate and include all documentation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in business, procurement, supply chain or related field required.
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) CIPS Level 3 required.
6+ years procurement experience 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!
Due to the nature of our work and to help maintain a safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they will be required to complete pre‑employment screening. This includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review.
Screening results are evaluated based on several factors, including the nature and severity of an offense, how much time has passed, the relevance to the position, patterns of repeated offenses, and driving history for roles that require operating a vehicle.
All results are reviewed fairly and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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 to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family‑owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca‑Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.
Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola:
Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.
Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision).
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
Health Savings Accounts with company match.
FREE virtual primary care, acute care and 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.
Opportunities for career advancement.
In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.
What does a Senior Buyer 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.
Job Details
Job Level: 6
Responsibilities
Create and release RFPs/RFQs following the 7‑step sourcing process and is able to train others on process.
Understands and is able to 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.
Source with the client’s needs in mind on time.
Stay current with market trends for assigned commodities.
Recommend technological/process opportunities to keep business ahead of competition and improve operations.
Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders related to supplier performance.
Maintain high level of integrity to ensure all suppliers treated fairly.
Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate records about pricing history.
Validate that requested price changes are accurate and include all documentation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in business, procurement, supply chain or related field required.
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) CIPS Level 3 required.
6+ years procurement experience 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!
Due to the nature of our work and to help maintain a safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they will be required to complete pre‑employment screening. This includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review.
Screening results are evaluated based on several factors, including the nature and severity of an offense, how much time has passed, the relevance to the position, patterns of repeated offenses, and driving history for roles that require operating a vehicle.
All results are reviewed fairly and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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 to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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