Specialist Procurement

Job Description 

CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola bottling partner in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola products sold in Africa by volume. With over 18,000 employees in Africa, CCBA services more than 735,000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA operates in 14 countries, including its six key markets of South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique and Namibia, as well as Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, the islands of Comoros and Mayotte, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Malawi.

Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia (CCBZ) presents an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Procurement to join the Procurement team. The role will report to the Manager Procurement.

Role: Specialist Procurement

Location: Lusaka

Function: Finance

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

• Successful implementation and compliance of CCBA Procurement contracts at the country level.
• Accurate master data management and system housekeeping.
• Delivery of country-specific sourcing events and achievement of savings targets.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier relationships that drive performance and cost optimization.
• Execution of the yearly procurement action plan and continuous process improvement.
• Completion of system training programs for all relevant employees.

Functional Capabilities

• Contract Implementation & Compliance
• Category Strategy Support
• Operational Procurement Execution
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Supplier Relationship Management
• System Governance & Training
• Risk & Compliance Management

KBI

• Pipeline of Value (POV) Savings: Achieve country savings target.
• Contract Compliance: Monitor and improve adherence to CCBA contracts.
• Audit & Policy Compliance: Pass procurement audits and meet RACM requirements.
• Master Data Accuracy: Maintain 100% compliance for ERP and procurement systems.
• Training Completion: Ensure onboarding and annual refreshers for procurement systems.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from internal customer surveys.

Supplier Performance: Track and report supplier KPIs and improvement actions.

Skills, Experience & Education 

Skill & Experience

Qualification:

• Minimum: National Diploma in Finance, Procurement, Logistics, or equivalent.
• Advantage: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field; CIPS certification.

Experience :

• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, with at least 3 years in tactical and operational purchasing (FMCG preferred).
• Strong knowledge of master data management and procurement lifecycle.

General

Competencies:

• Business and Commercial Acumen
• Master Data Management
• Compliance, Governance & Ethics
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Negotiation and Influencing Skills
• Project Management and Change Leadership