Procurement Specialist

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist
, to join the Finance team at CCBA:
South Africa.

CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready‑to‑drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries:
South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte.

Drive procurement transformation by enabling inclusive supplier growth, advancing B-BBEE objectives, and delivering sustainable value through strategic sourcing and supplier development.

• Execution of Preferential Procurement Strategy:
  Implement and manage the Preferential Procurement (PP) Transformation Strategy to align with CCBSA Transformation Committee targets, ensuring measurable progress toward B-BBEE compliance and supplier diversity objectives.
• Procurement Transformation Project Enablement:
  Support the development, rollout, and monitoring of procurement transformation initiatives and tools that improve internal understanding, adoption, and execution of transformation goals across all business units.
• RFP Management with Transformation Focus:
  Lead the development and execution of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that prioritize transformation objectives, including analysis and evaluation of proposals in alignment with CCBSA and CCBA procurement and category strategies.
• Supplier Development and Management:
  Create and maintain a database of emerging and designated group suppliers; actively support their development and integration into CCBSA’s supply chain, contributing to increased spend on qualifying suppliers.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  Perform procurement spend analyses and category market assessments to identify gaps and track transformation performance; deliver accurate and insightful monthly reports to key stakeholders.
• Legislative Compliance and Risk Mitigation:
  Ensure all procurement transformation activities comply with the latest legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., B-BBEE codes, Competition Commission), and proactively update policies and practices accordingly.
• Internal Capability Building:
  Train and coach internal stakeholders on procurement transformation strategies, legislation, and execution, improving internal compliance, knowledge retention, and alignment to corporate objectives.
• Continuous Improvement and Benchmarking:
  Drive continuous improvement in procurement transformation through process enhancement, benchmarking with industry best practices, and identifying innovative approaches to increase impact and efficiency.

• Procurement Strategy Execution
• Stakeholder Engagement and Enablement
• Project & RFP Lifecycle Management
• Market Intelligence and Spend Analytics
• Supplier Classification and Development
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance
• Reporting and Performance Management
• Continuous Process Improvement

• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
• Honours Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Professional certification in Procurement (e.g., CIPS, SAPICS, or equivalent) is advantageous.

• 3 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• At least 1 year of focused experience in transformation-related projects or roles, preferably within a procurement function.
• Proven experience in preferential procurement, supplier development, and working with B-BBEE compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct market analysis, manage RFP processes, and analyze procurement spend.

• Strategic Procurement Execution
• Data Analysis & Spend Analytics
• Knowledge of Preferential Procurement & B-BBEE Codes
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training Delivery
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Project Management Principles
• Report Development and Data Interpretation
• Change Management and Continuous Improvement Mindset

Closing date: 20 October 2026

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