Closing Date
\n2026\/03\/17<\/p>\n
Reference Number
\nCCB260310-1<\/p>\n
Job Title
\nSpecialist Procurement<\/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.<\/p>\n
\u00a0
\nCoca-Cola Beverages Zambia (CCBZ)\u00a0presents an exciting opportunity for a\u00a0Specialist Procurement to\u00a0join the Procurement team. The role will report to the\u00a0Manager Procurement.
\nRole: Specialist Procurement
\nLocation: Lusaka
\nFunction: Finance
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Key Duties & Responsibilities
\nCustomer and Category Insight Development<\/p>\n
Bi-Annual Opportunity Mapping: Develop and present detailed bi-annual customer category opportunity maps, using innovative solutions to identify and capitalize on revenue growth opportunities.
\nCustomer and Shopper Research: Conduct comprehensive research to generate actionable insights for Channel Development Managers, Customer Marketing Managers, and Sales, helping to build effective strategies and plans.
\nCategory Range and SKU Rationalization: Provide strategic insights on category range and SKU optimization to enhance product positioning and customer satisfaction.
\nInnovation in Trade Equipment: Create and implement customer-specific innovations in trade category equipment to improve market competitiveness.<\/p>\n
Category Planning and Execution<\/p>\n
Channel Strategy Development: Design and track channel-specific strategies that enable success at the point of purchase, focusing on effective execution and performance measurement.
\nCoordination with Customer Marketing: Collaborate with the Customer Marketing Manager to align and coordinate strategies and business plans for key customers, ensuring an integrated approach.
\nTrial Management: Oversee and manage customer-specific trials, ensuring thorough execution and reporting to assess effectiveness and impact.
\nPromotional Effectiveness Measurement: Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of promotional activities, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.<\/p>\n
Capability Building and Performance Tracking<\/p>\n
Capability Building Insights: Offer clear insights and recommendations for sales capability building, aimed at driving revenue growth and enhancing sales effectiveness.
\nCategory Performance Tracking: Develop and monitor specific category performance metrics within customer accounts, providing insights and remedial actions to address performance issues.
\nStrategic Communication: Deliver clear and actionable information on category performance and strategy to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and informed decision-making.<\/p>\n
Customer Insights and Recommendations: Provide ongoing insights and recommendations on category<\/p>\n
Skills, Experience &\u00a0\u00a0Education
\nQualification:<\/p>\n
BCom or Marketing Degree<\/p>\n
Experience :<\/p>\n
3 years relevant experience in FMCG sales, or\/and marketing<\/p>\n
Skills<\/p>\n
Develop and execute innovative category management and channel strategies to drive revenue growth.
\nConduct detailed research and analyze data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
\nPresent complex information clearly and persuasively to stakeholders and customers.
\nWork effectively with internal teams and external partners to align strategies and achieve business objectives.
\nAdjust strategies and approaches based on performance data and market changes to optimize outcomes.<\/p>\n
General
\nCapabilities<\/p>\n
Opportunity Mapping Accuracy
\nSKU Optimization Impact
\nCapability Building Success
\nTrial Success Rate
\nCompliance and\u00a0\u00a0Risk Management\u00a0Audits
\nBBBEE Procurement scorecard (SA)<\/p>\n
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