Commodity Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Smart Talent

Smart Talent

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

As an Executive Search and Career Consultant specializing in the niche market of Supply Chain, we represent some of the top leaders and are called upon by blue chip organizations in the country to secure talent and assist them in building high performance teams.

One such client of mine is a leading FMCG company and they are looking for Commodity Manager for the following operating areas:

Finished Goods / 3PM
Indirects
CAPEX
Packaging
Raw Ingredients

You are responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy for your respective commodity and ensure delivery of best procurement value and mitigation of supply risks.

You will establish a distinctive competency and understanding of the commodity and business needs and continuously identify new procurement value opportunities in line with the Commodity
Strategy.

You will deliver cost savings projects focused on Total Cost (TCO) optimization whilst ensuring a healthy relationship with suppliers and business.

You will manage a team of sourcing specialists and are accountable for a commodity spend portfolio.

Key Professional Competencies:

Core knowledge
Strategic sourcing, Procurement systems, Supplier relationship management, Cost management & Zero Based Budgeting, Supply Chain collaboration, Business P&L's Key foundational competencies

Academic

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

Personal Effectiveness
Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning Experience
Function 5 to 7 years' experience in procurement

Industry