Category Specialist
2 days ago
**Job Title**: Category Specialist
**Job Purpose**:
To provide expert category or commodity management services by analyzing market trends, developing sourcing strategies, and managing supplier relationships for assigned categories.
**Key Responsibilities**:
Analyze category market trends, risks, and opportunities.
Develop and implement category sourcing strategies.
Conduct supplier evaluations and maintain preferred supplier lists.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand category needs.
Lead contract negotiations and cost management initiatives.
Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance.
Provide market intelligence and benchmark pricing.
Support supplier development and innovation efforts.
Manage category spend and ensure budget adherence.
Prepare reports and presentations on category performance and risks.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of category-related regulations.
Drive category-specific cost-saving and risk mitigation measures.
**Experience**:
7 years operational category or commodity experience.
**Education**:
NQF 7 in Commerce, Business, Law, or Supply Chain Management.
Registration with CIPS/SAPICS is required.
**Job Type, Salary & Location**:
This is an 'as and when required' role for a period of twelve (12) months, ideal for a consultant. Hourly rate will apply. Location: OR Tambo Airport/Kempton Park.
**Job Type**: Temporary
Contract length: 12 months
**Education**:
- Bachelors (required)
**Experience**:
- operational category or commodity: 8 years (required)
License/Certification:
- Registration with CIPS/SAPICS (required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/06/17
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