Category Specialist

Manage the supply of services to the AECI Corporate Division in order to ensure maximum benefit and value add, in line with the organisation’s needs.
- Be accountable for the development of relationships with suppliers and management of specific agreements to ensure business requirements are satisfied.
- Drive and support a consistent approach to the advancement of local procurement and black economic empowerment focus.
- Negotiate and manage high value and critical service contracts - including amendments, price adjustments and general contract administration.
- Management of contracts in line with procurement governance procedures and AECI Group standards.
- Manage and mitigate the supply chain risk associated with suppliers in the category.
- Perform supplier and product research according to business objectives to ensure value-add.
- Facilitate the review and revision of AECI Corporate Sourcing policies, procedures and standards.
- Expense management and budget guidance of AECI Corporate suppliers within provided parameters, providing assistance to departments and functions on procurement spend and control.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- A Commercial / Business Degree.
- Experience in both Direct and Indirect category management and sourcing is required.
- Accounting system / software / SAP.
- Background in and understanding of legal and contractual terms and conditions.
- Minimum: 5 years relevant experience.