Packaging Lead

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Clint Wheeler Full time

Published
- Mar 24, 2023
- Location
- Durban, Durban, South Africa
- Category
- Business
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Salary Type
- Monthly Salary
- Salary
- R1.2 Mil-R1.5 Mil CTC per annum

**Description**:
**Job Title: Packaging Lead**

**Location: Umhlanga, Durban**

**Salary: R1.2 Mil - R1.5 Mil CTC per annum**

***

**(Basic Salary, Medical Aid, Pension Fund, Car Allowance)**

The Packaging Lead will be responsible for identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities within the Packaging category. This role supports all countries of operation, and includes regional travel.

**Requirements**:

- Relevant 3-year Degree or Equivalent (Procurement, B Com, Engineering, BSc or similar)
- 7-10 years Category Management/Supply Chain management/Procurement experience, with at least 3+ years’ experience in developing and
- implementing strategies in the Packaging category
- Experience & working knowledge of the global packaging markets and the manufacturing processes
- A Strong understanding of the input material and composition of packaging materials
- Ability to think strategically to identify potential risks and opportunities across company’s operations
- A Sound track record in successfully managing suppliers
- Proven ability to effectively manage and negotiate contracts
- Highly developed interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Credibility and confidence to engage with, and influence, stakeholders at all levels
- Strategic thinking & cross functional integration
- Excellent presentation and reporting skills
- Strong MS Office Skills
- Willingness to travel to suppliers and into all areas of the company’s operations, both within and outside South Africa.

**Key Performance Areas**:

- Utilises company’s Category Management process to continuously refine global and regional strategies across the Packaging category
- Monitors changes to the internal business needs and strategy
- Strategically manages supplier relationships, maximizes value and grows long term relationships
- Understands the external supply market drivers
- Identifies and implements cost reduction opportunities within Packaging based on the outcome of a spend analysis
- Interfaces with business leaders and leads cross-functional teams to execute and deliver aligned end-to-end Packaging strategies
- Integrates Packaging strategies with business strategy and deploys activities required to execute the category and supplier strategy
- Drives communication and project plans to ensure effective delivery of savings and other deliverables against the Packaging strategy
- Leads performance reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate supplier performance and make recommendations to address issues and exploit opportunities
- Establishes systems and procedures to ensure and enhance overall supplier performance
- Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis
- Initiates and leads cross-functional efforts to achieve standardization, substitute or eliminate components
- Applies a total cost of ownership (TCO) mindset and system based approach to identifying value and mapping the opportunities on a risk vs complexity scale
- Develops innovative Packaging strategies and programs that result in continuous cost/price reductions and support overall supply requirements


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