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Senior Manager, Africa Procurement

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The Coca-Cola Company

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Logistics
  • Johannesburg

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree, strong project leadership, supplier management knowledge, negotiation skills, analytical abilities, effective communication, and sustainability awareness.
  • You will implement sourcing strategies, manage supplier relations, lead negotiations, ensure sustainability, and gather market data while coordinating with stakeholders and supporting new product launches.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required
  • The ability to lead, prioritize, collaborate and execute complex projects is required
  • Relationship management (suppliers, contractors, bottlers) knowledge of third-party supplier/contractor culture/core competencies is required
  • Knowledge of supplier capabilities and performance to enhance and manage relationships
  • Must possess the ability to think outside of the box and translate complex business issues into simple solutions.
  • Courageous leadership
  • Able to work in ambiguous situations and have a sense of urgency
  • Negotiation skills
  • Strong analytical skills and background
  • Concise and impactful communication skills with strong presentation skills
  • Ability to deliver results both individually and collectively
  • Strong presentation skills, concise, impactful
  • Stakeholder management skills
  • Influence and mediation skills
  • Sustainability practice knowledge
  • Logistics and freight knowledge
  • Ability to interact with the most senior leaders of large global suppliers
  • Independent and self-motivated
  • Ability to manage tasks and lead projects
  • Simplify and standardize whenever possible

Responsibilities

  • Establish & Implement sourcing strategy for the portfolio that is in line with OU’s strategy and ensures alignment with global leads for each category. – keeping with the 4 pillars of continuity of supply, competitiveness, quality, and sustainability
  • Stakeholder management through education programs, workshops, & info sharing.
  • Build resilience of supply across the sensitive and risky categories
  • Ensure alignment on protocols impacting sourcing across the various stakeholders – CPS -R&D, CPS, bottlers, marketing, Technical OU
  • Develop and nurture supplier relationships to support our strategy.
  • Lead regional negotiations
  • Support the implementation of the sustainability goals the company has set and take part in the shaping of projects that impact the geography.
  • Implement practices and tools to support the procurement activities effectively.
  • Collect volume and specific needs (preferred INCOTERMs, pack constraints…) from the CPS plants, bottlers, OU
  • Lead Pre-Negotiation discussions with customers to understand needs, share context, and cost trends as well as post-nego sessions with results
  • Coordinate and cooperate with global lead on specific category – even if local buy
  • Develop white paper around the category strategies for the region through lens of the category itself and the needs of the specific OU/customer
  • Apply Company guidance policies, chart of authority, confidentiality & code of during the procurement processes.
  • Collect the regional relevant procurement data for the cost forecast, provide data to the regional finance department, CPS and global if needed
  • Stakeholder alignment to explain strategy and gather information on needs and future trends to prepare the supply base.
  • Provide market updates in the various forums, regional, global, R&D, finance etc.
  • Gather internal & external data and analyses of industry knowledge to define strategy.
  • Generate business value growth by promoting end to end supply chain optimization, and constant focus on decreasing complexity (i.e. spec harmonization).
  • Support regional new product launches
  • Influence decisions to develop new product/innovations to promote resilient commodities and multi sourcing purchase.
  • Incident resolution: after failed attempts from the vendor / planning schedulers – help manage supplier communication and lead appropriate settlement discussions with Suppliers. Specifically, provide support for write off cost avoidance.
  • Ensure regional legal aspects of contracts are covered.
  • Participate/Lead the regional projects related to juice supply with the cross-functional teams
  • Manage SGP programs, sourcing sustainability, collaborate on projects regarding all other parameters of sustainability – water, carbon footprint, deforestation etc. Provide road maps for the various categories
  • Maintain databases around juice recommendations and price trends

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Manager, Africa Procurement?

The primary responsibility is to oversee the sourcing, procurement, and management of critical agricultural commodities for operations across the African continent, ensuring cost efficiencies, supply resilience, and high standards of quality and sustainability.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required, along with strong negotiation skills, relationship management abilities, analytical skills, and a knowledge of sustainability practices.

Are there opportunities for growth within this role?

Yes, the role offers exposure to world-class leaders and the opportunity to manage significant projects, allowing for professional development and growth.

What specific skills are emphasized for this position?

Key skills include category management, procurement procedures, negotiation, stakeholder management, supplier relationship management, and strong analytical capabilities.

How does the role impact sustainability initiatives?

The Senior Manager will support the implementation of sustainability goals set by the company and participate in projects focusing on sustainable agriculture, water stewardship, and climate impact.

Is prior experience in agricultural commodities sourcing necessary?

Yes, deep expertise in agricultural markets and supply chain management is crucial for the successful execution of the role's responsibilities.

What types of negotiation responsibilities will the Senior Manager undertake?

Responsibilities include leading pre-negotiation discussions, coordinating with global leads on category-specific negotiations, and developing strategies for the region's procurement needs.

How does the organization support work-life balance?

The role may include flexible work arrangements and encourages collaboration within cross-functional teams to balance workload effectively.

Will I be required to manage relationships with suppliers and contractors?

Yes, building and nurturing supplier relationships is a critical part of the role to support the strategic procurement processes.

What is the annual incentive reference value for this role?

The annual incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for the role and is set at 15%, indicating performance at target.

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The Coca-Cola Company

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1892
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Coca-Cola Company is a global beverage corporation that offers over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories, including well-known products such as Coca-Cola, Dasani, Fanta, and Sprite. Their ultimate mission is to refresh the world and inspire moments of optimism and happiness through their beverages. The company's purpose is to continually transform their portfolio by reducing sugar in their drinks, introducing innovative products, and minimising their environmental impact through initiatives like water replenishment and recycling. With their bottling partners, they employ over 700,000 people, contributing to economic opportunities in communities worldwide.