Tactical Buyer with French - Procurement CoE, Sofia

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) - a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 markets, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world's most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world.

About Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP)

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is the world's largest Coca-Cola bottler, with over 42,000 colleagues, operations in 31 countries across three continents, and more than 600 million consumers served daily.
We make, move, and sell the world's most loved drinks: including Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Monster, Costa Coffee, and a growing portfolio of low and no-sugar beverages while driving sustainable growth through innovation, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to our people and planet.

Our ambition is clear: to create long-term sustainable value by delivering excellent service to our customers, empowering our people, and achieving our target to reach net zero emissions by 2040.
CCEP's Procurement CoE in Sofia is a key enabler of this ambition, bringing together diverse, high-performing teams that deliver procurement capabilities across Europe and the Asia-Pacific regions.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Procurement Enablement Lead, the Tactical Buyer is responsible for executing tactical sourcing events within CCEP's Tactical Sourcing process framework.
The role ensures compliant, timely, and value-driven sourcing execution, supporting multiple markets and categories while leveraging CCEP's digital sourcing tools and governance framework.

Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with sourcing thresholds and apply the appropriate sourcing approach (e.g., simple price requests or multi-supplier RFX events).
• Create and manage tactical sourcing projects in procurement system.
• Engage with Business Stakeholders and Category Managers to gather requirements, scope, and budget.
• Conduct supplier selection, run RFX events, and negotiate commercial terms.
• Prepare and coordinate contract creation and publishing.
• Record and validate sourcing savings and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Ensure transparent communication, accurate status updates, and alignment with category direction.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal requesters and suppliers during tactical sourcing events.
• Identify consolidation opportunities across sites/regions to drive incremental value and improve sourcing efficiency.
• Support working capital objectives through sourcing choices aligned with category direction.
• Provide support across STP and Procurement operational activities as required (e.g., supplier onboarding, vendor master data coordination, and related process support).

Qualifications

Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or similar discipline.
• 2 years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or related fields (e.g., sales or commercials roles).
• Proficiency in digital sourcing and procurement systems, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and French

Preferred:
• Experience in FMCG procurement across multiple markets.
• Proficiency in additional languages such as Spanish, or German is a plus.

Our employee value proposition:

Being Rewarded

• Market Competitive Salary
• Annual Compensation & Bonus Cycle
• CCEP Shares Purchase plan & Matching Share
• Food Vouchers
• Flexible Working Allowance

Being Connected

• Everyone's Welcome - Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Culture
• Keep In Touch program - in support of parental care
• Inspiring Office layout with Great beverages and Sofia subsidized canteen
• Referral Program

Being Developed & Valued

• Professional Qualifications Support & Sponsorship
• Ninja Community and Lean Six Sigma Certification
• CCEP learning platforms & Leadership training curricula
• Career Growth and Talent Progression
• Recognition program

Being Well

• Flexible & Hybrid Ways of Working
• Additional days paid leave at start and on top - Birthday, Qualification & Volunteering;
• Wellbeing & Sports program, including corporate discounts & subscription fees
• Wellbeing Community & Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Health Plan & Dental Insurance

Being Inspired

• Social Projects & Community Charity programs
• Participation in Corporate Challenges - marathon, sports, fun
• External life coach speakers and Work-Life balance lectures
• Team Building & Fun Events

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) - a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world's most loved drinks.

We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.