Coca-Cola’s merchandise procurement was managed through Link, with every project competitively quoted across multiple suppliers. This created a fast-paced environment where every opportunity required competitive pricing, rapid response times and the ability to source premium products without compromising quality or brand standards.
Projects varied significantly in size, product type and delivery requirements, ranging from corporate apparel and premium gifting through to promotional merchandise and outdoor lifestyle products. Tight lead times, evolving campaign requirements and strict sustainability expectations meant every project required a tailored sourcing strategy and efficient project management.
Success depended not only on supplying great products, but on consistently delivering value in one of the most competitive procurement environments in the industry.