Procurement Buyer at The Heineken Company

Purpose of the Position:

• The Procurement Buyer is responsible for executing tactical and transactional sourcing activities across all procurement categories, including raw materials, packaging, commerce, professional services, and supply chain investments.
• This role ensures timely and compliant procurement execution, supports strategic sourcing initiatives, and maintains supplier and contract data integrity within the Source-to-Pay (StP) framework.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

Tactical Sourcing Execution

• Conduct spot buys, in-flight sourcing, and renegotiations for short-term procurement needs.
• Manage Requests for Quotations (RFQs) via Coupa for purchases between R30k and R1M.
• Ensure proper documentation and approvals are in place for all sourcing events

Requisition-to-Order Process

• Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders in Coupa.
• Track approval flows and ensure timely PO issuance and goods receipt.
• Support invoice matching and resolution of discrepancies.

Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms.
• Collaborate with category managers and business units to align sourcing with operational needs.
• Maintain supplier master data and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Reporting & Governance

• Support procurement governance by ensuring sourcing documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Contribute to spend visibility and reporting through accurate data entry and tracking.
• Assist in supplier performance monitoring and feedback collection.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance or related.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Proven experience in Coupa (or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Transactional accuracy and compliance awareness.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Closing Date: 27/04/2026