Commodity Manager

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smart Talent Full time
As an Executive Search and Career Consultant specializing in the niche market of Supply Chain,
we represent some of the top leaders and are called upon by blue chip organizations in the
country to secure talent and assist them in building high performance teams.

One such client of mine is a leading FMCG company and they are looking for Commodity Manager for the following operating areas:

  • Finished Goods / 3PM
  • Indirects
  • CAPEX
  • Packaging
  • Raw Ingredients
You are responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy for your respective
commodity and ensure delivery of best procurement value and mitigation of supply risks. You
will establish a distinctive competency and understanding of the commodity and business needs
and continuously identify new procurement value opportunities in line with the Commodity
Strategy.

You will deliver cost savings projects focused on Total Cost (TCO) optimization whilst ensuring
a healthy relationship with suppliers and business. You will manage a team of sourcing specialists
and are accountable for a commodity spend portfolio.

Key Professional Competencies:

  • Core knowledge
  • Strategic sourcing, Procurement systems, Supplier relationship
management, Cost management & Zero Based Budgeting, Supply Chain collaboration,
Business P&L's Key foundational competencies

  • Academic
  • Financial acumen, Commercial acumen, Project Management, Problem solving,
Decision making Leadership - Managing Change, Taking the Tiger perspective, influencing
others, Driving long-term results, Developing myself & others

  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity,
Continuous learning Experience

  • Function 5 to 7 years' experience in procurement


Industry
  • Extensive Experience in FMCG industry

The People Shop (Pty) Ltd



Job Type:
Permanent
Job Location:Johannesburg
CTC:R 1.2 Mil - R 900 K
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