Category Management Professional

3 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smart Procurement Full time

Smart Procurement is a respected Executive Search and Career Consultant firm specializing in the niche market of Supply Chain. We are committed to representing top leaders and securing talent for prominent organizations.

We have partnered with a leading FMCG company to find a highly skilled Category Management Professional who can develop and execute the sourcing strategy for various commodities.

  1. Finished Goods / 3PM
  2. Indirects
  3. CAPEX
  4. Packaging
  5. Raw Ingredients

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the commodity and business needs, enabling them to identify new procurement value opportunities in line with the Commodity Strategy.

This role involves collaborating with suppliers and business stakeholders to deliver cost savings projects focused on Total Cost (TCO) optimization. The successful candidate will lead a team of sourcing specialists and be accountable for a commodity spend portfolio.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Strategic sourcing, procurement systems, supplier relationship management, cost management & zero-based budgeting, supply chain collaboration, business P&L's
  • 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
  • Effective communication, interpersonal skills, integrity, creativity, continuous learning experience
  • 5 to 7 years' experience in procurement, extensive experience in FMCG industry

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