Closing Date
\n2025\/11\/04<\/p>\n
Reference Number
\nCCB251027-2<\/p>\n
Job Title
\nPROCUREMENT BUYER<\/p>\n
Job Category
\nFinance and Procurement<\/p>\n
Company
\nCoca-Cola Beverages Zambia<\/p>\n
Job Type
\nPermanent<\/p>\n
Location \u2013 Country
\nZambia<\/p>\n
Location \u2013 Province
\nNot Applicable<\/p>\n
Location \u2013 Town \/ City
\nLUSAKA<\/p>\n
Job Description
\nCCBA\u00a0is 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)\u00a0presents an exciting opportunity for the\u00a0Buyer\u00a0to join the Procurement team. The role will report to the\u00a0Manager Procurement
\nRole: Procurement Buyer
\nLocation: Lusaka
\nFunction: Finance (Procurement)<\/p>\n
Key Duties & Responsibilities
\nAct as the single point of contact for the Procurement function at a site<\/p>\n
Ensure that procurement policies and procedures are complied with at Plant level.
\nGuarantee efficient use of the purchasing systems by all users providing assistance when necessary.
\nAct as a link between the local internal stakeholders, suppliers and the procurement organisation.<\/p>\n
Manage local purchase requisitions according to defined strategies and frameworks (mainly for indirect categories)<\/p>\n
Verify purchase request compliance, validity, completeness and ensure correct buying channel utilization. If required, align with internal stakeholders on missing specifications, check strategic sourcing feasibility and escalate if possible.
\nResolve queries and issues with purchase requests and purchase orders, including issues related to specification, material group assignment, quality, quantity and price.
\nClarify user requirements relating to free text one-time purchases and obtain approval for one-time vendor purchases. Support the end user with assisted buying, including educating the user on standardisation and buying channels.
\nFacilitate, manage and escalate (where appropriate) queries and issues to appropriate stakeholders and interfaces according to collaboration models.<\/p>\n
Drive execution of local, low-value purchase requisitions<\/p>\n
Identify and advise the customer on possible sourcing change (supplier\/specification) to a more optimum cost-efficient alternative.
\nIdentify potential suppliers based on local market insights \/ through a simple Request for Information.
\nRequest supplier quotes, undertake analysis and execute negotiations (if commercially viable).
\nSelect a supplier according to the defined strategy in the category.
\nProcess purchase order. Expedite and follow up on purchase orders, resolve procurement-related client\/supplier follow-up questions and update Purchase Order.
\nAssign suppliers for one-time low-value purchases.<\/p>\n
Close\/change\/modify Purchase Orders related to spot buys<\/p>\n
Manage requisition changes or close PO if no longer needed
\nGovern PO changes: Upon supplier\/user request to amend POs, follow up with user\/supplier to determine feasibility; change\/modify POs if needed and correct authorisation channels have been followed. If no resolution can be achieved, escalate to the team lead and other responsible persons using standard procedures.
\nEnsure POs are closed when complete.<\/p>\n
Support strategic sourcing initiatives<\/p>\n
Upon request by the CCBA Group Office Team\/ Country Procurement Specialists, for the completion of purchase requests, the following support activities might be required:
\nProvide input on the local spend situation and category practices.
\nGather local internal customers\u2019 requirements.
\nProvide insights on the local supplier market.
\nSupport local supplier qualification assessment.<\/p>\n
Support the development of the contract implementation plan.<\/p>\n
Skills, Experience & Education
\nExperience:Qualification:<\/p>\n
Minimum requirement: National Diploma in related field with post graduate Supply Chain \/Finance \/Engineering or high calibre experienced individual.
\nRecognised qualification in procurement would be considered an asset..<\/p>\n
Experience :<\/p>\n
5+ years of procurement experience in operational procurement
\nIn depth knowledge of procurement and importance of Master Data Management<\/p>\n
General
\nSkills:<\/p>\n
Master Data Management
\nCompliance, Governance and Ethics.
\nStakeholder relationship management.
\nCustomer Service orientated.
\nNetworking, Influencing, Negotiating and Communication Skills.
\nOperational and Process excellence.
\nActive engagement.
\nInform critical decisions with regards to Operational procurement.
\nDetermine the optimal Procurement Operational model to ensure maximum efficiency and service delivery.<\/p>\n
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