Stores Buyer

Role and Major Responsibilities of Position:

Procure engineering spares, consumables, tools, and materials in line with maintenance and operational requirements

Create and manage purchase requisitions, RFQs, purchase orders, and contracts in SAP

Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and lead-time compliance

Utilize e-sourcing platforms (e.g., Keelvar) to run competitive bidding events and optimize total cost of ownership

Ensure timely availability of critical engineering materials to support maintenance and plant reliability

Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, inventory, and finance teams to align demand planning and procurement priorities

Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, service levels) and drive continuous improvement

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, QSE standards, and ethical sourcing requirements

Support cost-reduction, localization, and supplier-rationalization initiatives

Minimum Requirements for Position: (Education, skills, experience, etc.)

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of procurement or buying experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environments
Strong working knowledge of SAP procurement modules (MM)
Experience sourcing engineering spares, and technical materials
Knowledge of contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, and cost analysis
Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills
Effective communication and cross-functional teamwork abilities

Location(s):
Eswatini

City/Cities:
Manzini

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
June 7, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.