Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Randburg, South Africa Edge Executive Search Full time
Responsible for the formulation of the long-term Group Category strategy and planning that provides an operating framework for the category team Oversee and evolve the category team’s commodity sourcing strategies by factoring fundamentals, macro-economic, supply market developments and changes in business priorities Ensure that sourcing strategies safeguard supply through contingencies and supply alternatives Oversee major strategic sourcing projects that deliver total cost of ownership savings by either leading cross functional sourcing teams or guiding commodity managers Ensure that the category’s supply market intelligence, value chain and cost models are accurate and oversee the provision of budgetary input and quarterly cost forecasts to business Apply supply management principles that build collaborative relationships with suppliers, and business. Participate in engagements with relevant category industry bodies and regulatory bodies  Lead supply management with the selected Strategic and Critical suppliers (negotiations, reviews, contracting). Compile procurement mandates and motivations for approval of contract awards to CFO and EXCO level Collaborate with the Centre of Excellence Sourcing Analytics team Review and report on category performance (Cost Forecasts, Savings, BEE, Risk Mitigation) and ensure compliance with Procurement’s policies and procedures Manage the category team ensuring that performance goals and talent development objectives are achieved Key Competencies

Core knowledge –Strategic sourcing, Procurement systems, Supplier relationship management, Cost management & Zero Based Budgeting, Supply Chain collaboration, Business P&L’s

Academic
–Financial acumen, Commercial acumen, Project Management, Problem solving, Decision making

Leadership
– Managing Change, Influencing others, Driving long-term results, Developing myself & others

Personal Effectiveness
–Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning

Experience

8 to 10 years experience procurement Extensive experience in FMCG industry

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