Category Manager – Raw Materials and Ingredients
4 days ago
Category Manager – Raw Materials and Ingredients Role Purpose – Join Lactalis at our offices in Western Cape and take on the challenge of the Category Manager – Raw Materials and Ingredients role. The purpose of this role is to manage the procurement operations of defined category responsibility, increase the spend coverage, and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction. This exciting career opportunity will enable you to apply your business acumen to ensure that the company achieves this challenging objective during the next phase of its growth in South Africa. Requirements University or similar degree – ideally in Supply Chain Management, Business Science, Industrial Engineering or related Minimum 5 years work experience, ideally in Procurement FMCG experience is preferred A good understanding of Supply Chain and Procurement principles and standards Understanding of sustainability and environmental practices within the food industry would be advantageous Experience in managing relationships with key suppliers Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a keen attention to detail Strong organizational and project management skills Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment Ability to travel locally to the local sites and sites in neighbouring African countries Continuous Improvement mindset with the focus on cost saving and compliance Strong negotiation skills Ability to lead a team of procurement professionals Duties and Responsibilities Category Management Multi‑Sourcing, tender management, negotiation, contracts Category strategies of top spend category’s Supplier performances review Consolidation (suppliers), synergies & coordination between countries Implementation of Systems & Procedures where applicable Strategic Sourcing Management Risks Management: Identification and counter measures in place Drive Savings Initiatives (Value analysis, new suppliers, etc.): Identification & Implementation Manage and improve overall suppliers’ performances Escalation Management Stakeholders Management (Internal: Industrial, Mktg, R&D, Quality, supply chain) Contribute to innovation and fast route to market Project Management in terms of: Value analysis, (role player) Supplier change overs New product launches. Dual Sourcing – the scope to still be extended Vendor Management & Evaluation Vendor Audits in association with Quality Dept Negotiation and Supplier Relationship Management Item and vendor Code Creation – Data collection Contract Creation Indirect Spend Coverage Coordination with production planning on potential supply concerns– S&OP Vendor
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Stellenbosch, South Africa Lactalis South Africa Full timeCategory Manager – Raw Materials and Ingredients Role Purpose – Join Lactalis at our offices in Western Cape and take on the challenge of the Category Manager – Raw Materials and Ingredients role. The purpose of this role is to manage the procurement operations of defined category responsibility, increase the spend coverage, and identify opportunities...
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Strategic Category Manager — Raw Materials
4 days ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Lactalis South Africa Full timeA leading dairy company in South Africa is looking for a Category Manager to oversee procurement operations for raw materials and ingredients. The role involves managing relationships with key suppliers, driving savings initiatives, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Supply Chain Management and at least...
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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Lactalis South Africa Full time R1 000 000 - R2 500 000 per yearRole Purpose,Join Lactalis at our offices in Western Cape and take on the challenge of the Category Manager – Raw Materials and Ingredients role. The purpose of this role is to manage the procurement operations of defined category responsibility, increasing the spend coverage and identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction. This...
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Category Manager: Packaging
7 days ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Lactalis South Africa Full timeRole Purpose We are seeking an experienced and strategic Category Packaging Buyer to join our procurement team at Lactalis SA, a leading dairy manufacturing company. The Category Packaging Buyer will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies for packaging materials, working closely with the global center of excellence, and ensuring...
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Category Manager: Packaging
7 days ago
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Lactalis South Africa Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per yearRole Purpose,We are seeking an experienced and strategic Category Packaging Buyer to join our procurement team at Lactalis SA, a leading dairy manufacturing company. The Category Packaging Buyer will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies for packaging materials, working closely with the global center of excellence, and ensuring...
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Strategic Packaging Category Manager
7 days ago
Stellenbosch, South Africa Lactalis South Africa Full timeA leading dairy manufacturing company in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Category Packaging Buyer to develop and implement strategies for packaging materials. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and a focus on category management. Responsibilities include managing supplier relations, optimizing...
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