Group Category Manager – MRO

4 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smart Procurement 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. A leading Manufacturing company is looking for a Group Category Manager - MRO to be based at their offices in Johannesburg.

KPI's:
  • Lead and Manage Sourcing of MRO
  • Maximise value by employing strategic sourcing strategies, including tenders, then tracking reporting of savings achieved
  • Develop and execute fact-base category strategies on global and regional level in close alignment with stakeholders
  • Define supplier base and secure capacity, plan and coordinate implementation (timeline, resources, cost, quality)
  • Manage spend; monitor compliance to category strategies
Requirements:
  • B.Com / Bsc / BTech university degree or NQF equivalent in the relevant field
  • Both commercial and technical education work experience.
  • Procurement, Supply Chain or related qualification with a minimum of 6 - 8 years procurement management or category management experience.
  • Understanding of Chemical Industry experience
  • Working experience in international organisations across functions and cultures
  • Supply market and supplier relationship management expertise
  • Understanding of technical and commercial levers
  • Ability to set up supplier contracts
  • Understanding of procurement systems

Please send your CV to talent@peopleshop.co.za and quote the job title in the subject line.

The People Shop (Pty) Ltd

www.peopleshop.co.za

012 462 2828

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