Commodity Manager

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Smart Talent Full time

As an Executive Search and Career Consultant specializing in the niche market of Supply Chain, I
represent some of the top leaders and am 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
- 012 462 2828

**Job Category**:Commodity Manager**Job Type**:Permanent**Job Location**:Johannesburg**CTC**:R 1.2 Mil - R 900 K


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