Manufacturing

Procurement Specialist

The Coca-Cola Company·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
ManufacturingFull TimeInternship
-Closes Nov 3, 2026
  • Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist, to join the Finance team at CCBA: South Africa.

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 & 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, Experience & 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

Deadline:3rd November,2026

Key skills

BachelorsProfessional CertificateNational Diploma
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At a glance

Company

The Coca-Cola Company

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 3, 2026

Created

October 13, 2026

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