Category Manager

3 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Pernod Ricard Full time

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing category strategies within Media & Marketing portfolio across Africa that are under the control of the Regional Procurement office.

Key Responsibilities- Will lead strategic sourcing initiatives and optimization projects for the category in that region;- Will provide regional support for initiatives managed by Markets not covered within this scope where required;- Collaborate with key stakeholders in Media & Marketing portfolio to support overall local and regional business objectives;- Develop the regional Media & Marketing Procurement strategy and key performance criteria;- Benchmark, establish and drive best practice on cost structure and cost optimisation of production / contractual / services costs;-
- Identify, co-ordinate and negotiate regional framework deals as appropriate while ensuring local autonomy for supplier selection and cost negotiation;- Recommend & embed ways of working for procurement interface with stakeholders;- Manage and coach Buyers as appropriate;- Provide commercial advice and work jointly with stakeholders ensuring introduction of best practice and management of procurement principles across Media & Marketing category.

The role will support individual or multiple affiliates across Africa.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
Functional and Technical Competencies:
Category Management & Knowledge, Sourcing Strategy Risk Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Market Research & Trends, Operations Performance Optimisation, Operations Planning, Production & Process Management, Procurement, Physical Asset Management, Business & Financial Acumen.

Behavioural Competencies:
Creativity & Innovation, Customer Service & Quality Orientation, Project & Change Management, Relationship Building & Communication, Entrepreneurship, Results Orientation, Ethical Decision Making.

Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Vision, Live the Values, People Development, Team Management, Leadership & Influence, Situational Adaptability, Cultural Awareness & Diversity.

Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant 3-year B Degree tertiary qualification (or similar)- At least 5 years’ experience in a Procurement environment with a proven history of managing suppliers.- Partnership development across the business.- Procurement and tender experience is essential, evidence of cost model development, strategy development and implementation.- A proven track record of influencing key internal and external stakeholders- Experience in managing sourcing activities.- Experience in the FMCG industry will be an advantage.

Job Posting End Date:
2025-01-22

Target Hire Date:
2025-03-01

Target End Date:


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