Category Management Manager: Fuel

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**_ Operating Division : Transnet Corporate Centre_**

**_ Position Title : Category Management Manager: Fuel_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : Supply Chain_**

**_ Location : Johannesburg_**

**_ Reporting To : Exec Mgr: Category Mgmt Fuel,Fleet &UTIL_**

**_ Grade Level : D_**

**_ Reference Number : 6014367_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**
- Accountable for category strategy development, supplier negotiation and strategy execution for all related categories to their

cluster, with expectation to be involved in supporting these activities with the team
- Accountable for analysis and evaluation of internal demand factors and external supply market dynamics to develop and

execute the category strategy
- Accountable for the Procurement performance of the categories against service and value delivery KPIs (e.g., savings

targets)
- Ensuring that the category team consistently performs at high standards and remains engaged

**_Position outputs:_**

Role Overview
- Oversee creation of a category purchasing strategy and review thereof for assigned spend categories
- Develop business change strategies in order to transform current operations, using new strategies and Procurement

operating models
- Define and implement a strategic plan for the category, working with the Executive Manager of Category and other

Managers to drive through the Procurement strategy and deliver best Procurement practices
- Own the end-to-end Procurement cycle for the category from sourcing to contract drafting
- Monitor and influence all spend within the category, securing best value and maximizing economies of scale from supplier

expenditure
- Build strong relationships with suppliers to effectively manage performance, to ensure the needs of the business are met

and working with key internal stakeholders across the business to give the Procurement agenda credibility and visibility
- Manage corporate risk in relation to Procurement and supplier activity, identifying supplier risk areas, quantifying risk

exposure and executing risk mitigation actions
- Research / Analysis
- Monitor performance; comparison of actual versus expected against SLAs/KPIs, collaborating with end users and other

teams
- Research and analyse the supply market and supplier capabilities to provide the category team with strategic insights
- Provide analytical support for new targets and expectations

Category Management Support
- Ensure alignment with ODs performance expectations
- Monitor adherence to established contracts and realisation of savings, collaborating with other contract management and

SRM teams as required
- Support Executive Manager of Category in driving internal change management

**_Qualifications & Experience:_**
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant field
- MBA or related postgraduate qualification advantageous
- 6-10 years of relevant experience in large enterprise (3-5 years of experience at middle management role)
- Hands-on line management experience of Procurement teams and associated processes
- PFMA, PPPFA and public sector Procurement experience - MCIPS certification and CIPS membership will be
advantageous
- Category specific experience relating to end to end Fuel Management (including but not limited to primary fuels, secondary

fuels, fuel value chain, etc.)
- Standard Job Requirements- Driver’s license code 08
- Travel as required and approved Support Executive Manager of Category in driving internal change management

**_ Competencies:_**
- Behavioural Competencies:
- Strategy & Sustainability
- Inspirational Leadership
- Business Performance and Delivery
- Relationship Management
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Personal Mastery