Next Gen Supply Chain Leaders 2026--Procurement

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

We are looking for fresh graduates in Supply Chain or related fields who are eager to launch their careers in Procurement. But we value demonstrated leadership and collaboration—whether through student activities, internships, or team projects.

You will join a structured development journey designed to build strong procurement capabilities through hands‑on learning, cross‑functional exposure, and guided mentorship.

ABOUT YOUR NEW JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Learning & Development

• Participate in a comprehensive training program through the Supply Chain Academy.
• Gain exposure to all core areas of Direct Procurement, including supplier management, contract negotiation, cost analysis, and category strategy development.
• Shadow experienced procurement professionals to learn sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation, market trends, and negotiation best practices.
• Work with digital procurement tools and systems, supporting automation and data‑driven decision‑making.

Operational Procurement

• Manage purchase orders end‑to‑end, including tracking and expediting, to ensure cost‑efficient and on‑time delivery of materials and services.
• Ensure timely delivery of items and expedite when necessary to avoid operational delays.
• Support purchasing activities by interacting with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure alignment with business needs.

Supplier & Category Management

• Support the development of commodity/category strategies and maintain preferred supplier listings.
• Search for, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers across direct and indirect categories.
• Monitor supplier performance and report insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct routine supplier business reviews to evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for standardization, process optimization, and efficiency improvements.

Negotiation & Contracting

• Assist in negotiating local contracts in collaboration with procurement managers.
• Develop and support negotiation strategies to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Manage bidding, awarding, and administration of project‑related supply and service purchase orders.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve optimal pricing, payment terms, and value‑added benefits.

Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost‑saving opportunities, and process inefficiencies.
• Support cost‑management activities by assessing pricing changes and identifying potential savings.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management, highlighting key procurement metrics, supplier performance, and project progress.

ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–1 year of experience in procurement (up to 2 years is a plus).
• Solid understanding of purchasing contracts and procurement fundamentals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic negotiation knowledge and willingness to develop advanced skills.
• Market awareness and ability to work effectively across functions, businesses, and regions.

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU

• You’ll have a buddy who will introduce you to the business, your daily routines during your onboarding period.
• International career opportunities: As a large and expanding company, we offer unique opportunities for role changes and enriching experiences and capabilities, including cross-functional transitions and international assignments.
• 4 unique core values: Customer first, We over I, Make it simple and Deliver sustainably form the foundation of a robust culture that enables continuous and sustainable growth.
• Competitive remuneration and social package

ABOUT YOUR NEW TEAM

We are Coca-Cola Hellenic, a growth-focused consumer goods business and strategic bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company. We bottle, distribute and sell an unrivalled range of products in 29 markets in Europe, Africa and Eurasia. As we do, we create value for all stakeholders, support socio-economic growth and build a more positive environmental impact.

We bring together more than 30,000 people from over 70 nationalities, coming from five continents. The diversity of our markets, from mature to emerging economies, provides a wide range of attractive opportunities for growth.

We nurture our talents. We give opportunities to people across all functions and levels, as well as different geographies, backgrounds and education. We are willing to take a risk on the people we believe in, even if they don’t have the perfect experience. We have faith in what every person can be.

And although we have so much to be proud of, we always stay humble. We believe the real magic happens – for us and for you – when we OPEN UP."

At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success.