Responsibilities 

• Develop and direct Procurement vision and strategic targets in alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with CCBA Group Procurement to develop category strategies.
• Lead team members according to CCBA Group Procurement principles.
• Oversee direct reports’ target setting, performance reviews, and career development.
• Facilitate intra- and inter-country collaboration through CCBA Procurement Excellence.
• Assess and address the impact of changing regional and local Procurement policies.
• Actively support the roll-out of CCBA Procurement initiatives within the country.
• Support procurement infrastructure optimization aligned with CCBA Procurement Excellence.
• Ensure execution of country Procurement action plan and monitor savings.
• Support strategic sourcing activities and partnerships with key suppliers.
• Maintain an updated Contract repository and ensure compliance with Procurement Policy.
• Embed the Coca-Cola Procurement Process (CCPP) in the Procurement Sourcing Function.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders’ support for CCBA Group Procurement initiatives.
• Ensure sourcing events execution and contract compliance follow-up.
• Support supplier classification, evaluation, and audit policies.
• Track and manage supplier performance using standardized data/reports.
• Lead supplier development activities aligned with CCBA Group Procurement strategy.
• Identify potential contract improvement opportunities and re-negotiate.
• Communicate cost reduction plans and targets.
• Accountable for Service Level Agreements between Procurement and Internal Stakeholders.
• Build and enhance key customer relationships for customer satisfaction.
• Develop and manage relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor the Procurement budget and analyze cost-effectiveness.
• Design and deploy capability-building programs in line with business priorities.
• Clearly communicate performance expectations and address issues related to performance.
• Education 
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing & Supply or Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• CIPS / MCIPS Certification is an added advantage.
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply with a valid Practicing license.
• 5+ years of operational procurement experience
• At least 2+ years in a procurement leadership role