Procurement Transformation Management Trainee at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    
The successful candidate will:
Undergo a 12- 18 months formal training programme to gain knowledge and experience in management and procurement transformation principles and apply these to ensure the efficient and effective completion of all delegated tasks.
Key Duties & Responsibilities    
• Supporting the Head of Procurement Transformation in ensuring that the CCBSA procurement team is adequately briefed and trained on the Transformation Strategy
• Support the definition of the project management principles and processes for all Procurement Transformation activities in line with the Procurement Transformation Strategy
• Assist in the preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP’s) that are identified by the Transformation Specialists
• Vetting the analyses of RFP’s of the Transformation Team in accordance to the Transformation Strategy and defined processes within the lead-times stipulated.
• Drive the transformation activities to meet the Project management activities aligned to calendar, to achieve the CCBSA targets for Procurement Transformation.
• Support the management and oversight of all Service providers/suppliers employed to assist with Procurement Transformation projects. Ensure all KPI’s for such suppliers are reviewed and managed.
• Responsible for spend data analytics to determine spend with designated groups.
• Responsible for the creation, maintenance and implementation of all SAP Procurement Master Data for Transformation projects
• Responsible for ensuring any changes in preferential procurement in legislation in the South African context is adhered to and drive such changes in legislation in terms of Transformation strategy and procurement execution
• Responsible for the creation of databases of new/developing and emerging suppliers in all functions and categories that can potentially be utilized by CCBSA.
• Support and actively research improvement of standard operating processes in both procurement and transformation and the implementation thereof, to enable improved conformity in the Procurement Transformation.
• Drives continuous improvement activities in order to drive efficiency, improve customer service and in support of individual program targets.
• Responsible for monthly reporting performance to all relevant stakeholders against CCBSA Transformation targets and the management and development of such reporting mechanisms.
• Drive improvement in Procurement Transformation through optimised user compliance, process performance, contracts and customer satisfaction through comprehensive reporting and management on performance in each area, actively participate in the identification of issues and the gaps.
• Support in benchmarking with other Best Practice Transformation Centres (sharing lessons learned, improvement opportunities identified, etc.).
• Manage supplier relationships for Transformation Projects implemented
• Administration of CCBA Supplier development initiatives
Skills, Experience & Education    
Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in related field with specific focus on Supply Chain/Finance
Added advantage: Honours in Supply Chain/Finance.

At least 2-3 years relevant working experience

• Competent in Microsoft Office
• South African Citizen or Permanent Residency in RSA
• Valid Code 8/EB driving license
• Own vehicle
General    
• Analytical thinking ability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Innovative, conceptual problem solver
• Dynamic, open minded and flexible
• High energy levels with a bias for action
• Ability to work in teams
• Resilient with strong leadership abilities
• Proven track record of high performance
• Has drive, ambition and demonstrated leadership
• Willing to take every opportunity to learn and grow
• Drive for empowering others
• Passion for their development