Category Head: Logistics and Packaging - Durban, South Africa - Mondi

Mondi

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Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Job Title- Category Head: Logistics and Packaging- Organisational Unit- Mondi South Africa -> Central Services -> Procurement- Position Type- Permanent- Minimum years relevant experience- 5-7 years- Location- Merebank - Durban, KZN ZA (Primary)- % Travel %- Job Advert
Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Procurement Director, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for the development and implementation of a category strategy to optimize total cost of ownership, minimize risk and ensure sustainability for Logistics and Packaging spend across Mondi South Africa.

Qualification and Expertise:

Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce or Category relevant.
CSCP qualification, CIPS registration and / or qualification would be an added advantage
Proficiency in MS Office suites will be essential
Competent in the use of SAP MM module is preferred
Valid drivers license

Job Experience:

years in strategic sourcing / operations / commercial / category specialist role

Transport and Logistics operational knowledge will be advantageous
Leadership or managerial experience will be essential
Procurement in international environment and leadership experience preferable

Key Performance Areas:

Develops a category strategy (3 to 5 years), develops road maps to implement the strategy and monitor against this
Ensures category alignment with the Group Procurement team
Scopes and sources at a global level
Drives supplier negotiations and facilitates contract implementation. Manages against these contracts to ensure Service level Agreement compliance
Conducts supplier relationship management including supplier audits and evaluations
Performs regular market analysis and benchmarking
Focuses on buying channel digitalisation and automation
Monitors risks and ensures that the strategy and road maps are adjusted to account for any changes
Minimises Total Cost of Ownership
Drives value creation and innovative thinking
Builds strong relationships with Operations and maintains a good understanding of Operations
Partners effectively with the Supply Chain Management department to deliver ongoing logistics cost reduction and drive strategic partnerships with key logistics service providers
Ensures effective people management

Job Competencies / Attributes/Skills:

High level of commercial acumen
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Analytical thinking with high attention to detail
Ability to operate at a strategic level and see the big picture
Selfmanagement and selfmotivation with high integrity
Good verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
Adopts a Continuous Improvement approach in their work
Able to work independently under pressure
Confident to deal independently with Senior Leaders

Closing Date
18 July 2023

This appointment will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

The above advert has minimum requirements listed, however Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short listing.