Category Manager

8 hours ago


Paarl, South Africa Sparkle Freight Services Full time

Responsible for:
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- Category Sourcing Execution
- Formulate and execute sourcing strategies for commodities within the allocated Category following the defined Strategic Sourcing process to extract value from the spend using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach across the supply value chain
- Execute Category sourcing strategy and implement the relevant policies and procedures for cost effective and efficient strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Support the transformation agenda by identifying and improving the Category supplier database and by incorporating and implementing ESD strategy as per the agreed strategy.
- Execute sourcing events e.g. RFX as required per defined and approved category sourcing strategy.
- Identify Category opportunities to leverage economies of scale and develop proposals and recommendations for consideration and approval by the appropriate leads in the business.

Minimum requirements:
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- Relevant Degree/BTech such as BCom Commerce/Law/Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Transport & Logistics/IT and other relevant degrees
- Postgraduate MBA or equivalent related business management qualification
- Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) membership and/or accreditation (MCIPS preferably
- 6 - 10 years in strategic sourcing / Procurement / inventory management in the category or a commercial vehicle / logistics / transport / supply chain environment
- Proven track record of strategic supplier relations management
- Established networks within the relevant category
- Engaging at senior management level
- Proven track record of working within cross-functional teams, while successfully delivering on benefits and capability building agenda
- Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing networks within the allocated Industry and Category
- Well versed in B-BBEE codes, supplier management requirements and tender processes

**Salary**: R20,000.00 - R28,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Paarl, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)



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