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.

Key Purpose:

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

Closing date: 20 October 2026
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Only applications submitted through the e-recruitment portal will be accepted.

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.

Functional Capabilities
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

Education
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.

Experience
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.

Skills
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