Procurement Specialist

Role Purpose ,

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.

, Key Duties and Responsibilities ,

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

, Skills And Experience And Education, 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

, General ,

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.