Category Analyst

**_ Equity Statement :Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the_** **_designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating_** **_Division._** **_ Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)_** Post: E-mail: Fax: before the closing date of the advertisement. Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your We urge all our employees, clients, members of the public and our suppliers to report any kind of fraud or corruption at **_ Operating Division : Transnet Corporate Centre_** **_ Position Title : Category Analyst_** **_ Employee Group : Permanent_** **_ Department : Supply Chain_** **_ Location : Johannesburg_** **_ Reporting To : Senior Category Specialist_** **_ Grade Level : F_** **_ Reference Number : 6004206_** **_ Position Purpose:_** - Generates data analysis for value capture (strategic sourcing, category management, SRM) and enablement processes - Conducts data analysis for supplier market assessments and internal demand planning as inputs for category strategies and to support the tender process. - Collates data (spend data, contract utilisation, material master and service master utilisation) across ODs / suppliers and produce reports as required. - Generate dashboards for visibility of critical enablers for category management **_ Position outputs:_** Role Overview - Support the team by providing strong analytical and research capabilities throughout the category/subcategory management process - Conduct research, monitor subcategory market, and develop category/subcategory expertise - Assist in the category management process, including but not limited to supporting category strategies, monitoring performance and compliance, managing communications, and developing improvement opportunities - Organise and document all analysis steps and assumptions for future reference and supports ongoing reporting. Research / Analysis - Analysis and reporting on category/subcategory market performance including through analysis of cost drivers - Research and analyse the supply market and supplier capabilities to provide the category/subcategory team with insight - Provide analytical support for new targets and expectations Category Management Support - Support alignment with operating divisions’ priorities and savings targets - Conduct analyses to help establish and revise performance expectation - Assist with creating dashboards for category procurement index models - Monitor established contracts and realisation of savings - Provide supplier performance status updates and savings realisation - Analyse spend data to enable decision making when categorising commodities, suppliers and customers - Analyse and provide supporting business case to refine performance expectations and identify process improvement opportunities - Support development of change management plans and communication plans **_ Qualifications & Experience:_** **_ Competencies:_** - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field - MBA or related postgraduate qualification advantageous - 6-8 years of related operational category management/strategic sourcing experience - Research and Analytical skills - PFMA, PPPFA and public sector Procurement experience - MCIPS certification will be advantageous - Standard Job Requirements- Driver’s license code 08 - Travel as required and approved Behavioural Competencies: - Strategy & Sustainability- Strategic Thinking Formulates strategies and business plans to achieve the overall organisations direction- Commercial Awareness Keeps abreast of internal and external factors that can impact the business- Innovating Generates new ideas or solutions by thinking "outside of the box"; reviews current processes or systems and identifies ways - to optimise them - Inspirational Leadership- Inspiring People Leads by example Inspires, motivates and empowers team members to do their best.- Managing Talent Provides clear direction and sets performance standards/requirements for the team.- Leading Change Leads and directs change initiatives- Embracing Diversity Leads and promotes equal opportunity and has an appreciation for diversity in the workplace. - Business Performance and Delivery- Lead Business Performance Leads the business to be more efficient and effective- Strategic Decision Making - Is decisive and takes full accountability for decisions.- Business Acumen Understands and deal with various business situation using obtained knowledge and a broad spectrum of expertise.- Analysing Thinks in a systemic way but is open to new approaches. - Relationship Management- Communicating Effectively Communicates the business strategy and objectives in a clear and manner.- Collaborating and Networking Build wide and effective relationships with people inside and outside of the organisation to hel