- 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
- 8 to 10 years experience procurement
- Extensive experience in FMCG industry
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Category Manager
Found in: Job Placements ZA C2 - 3 days ago
Ad Talent Johannesburg, South Africa Full timeWho are we: A distinguished FMCG business headquartered in Zambia, with a strategic presence across the African continent. · Who are we looking for: A category manager who has has worked within the FMCG industry. · (This role is based in Zambia and open to South African candida ...
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IT Category Manager
Found in: beBee S2 ZA - 2 days ago
SabenzaIT Johannesburg, South Africa Full timeReady to be the captain of our IT supply ship? We're on the hunt for a Category Manager to navigate the waters of tech procurement with finesse and flair. If you can negotiate deals like a pro and lead with the wisdom of a sage, join us and let's sail toward IT success Requiremen ...
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Category Manager
Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 4 days ago
Telebest Centurion, South Africa Full timeOur client has an opportunity available for a Category Manager based in Centurion. · Requirements: · Undergraduate diploma or degree in supply chain or commerce. · Professional registration at the Institute of Purchasing and Supply SA or CIPS is preferred. · Matric · Code 8 drive ...
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Regional Category Manager – Indirects
Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 4 days ago
Puma Energy Johannesburg, South Africa Full timeMain Purpose: · The category manager has responsibility for the sourcing, procurement and commercial performance of suppliers of the category generating added value and cost savings regionally. Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities: · KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Un ...
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Sourcing Specialist
Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 4 days ago
Edge Executive Search Randburg, South Africa PermanentProvide full support to the Category / Commodity manager in carrying out the defined sourcing strategy (e.g. category analysis, negotiation, selection & contracting etc.) · Understand business requirements and develop a tactical procurement plan for assigned spend with guidance f ...
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Senior Hotel/Lodge Reservationist
Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 1 week ago
Proactive Recruitment Randburg, South AfricaA collection of 5-star luxury properties seeks a dynamic full-time Senior Reservationist to join their Central Reservations team. This is a hybrid role - with a minimum of three days per week in the office - based in Randpark, Randburg. The properties include Private Bush Lodges, ...
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Senior Hotel/Lodge Reservationist
Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 1 week ago
Proactive Recruitment Randburg, South AfricaA collection of 5-star luxury properties seeks a dynamic full-time Senior Reservationist to join their Central Reservations team. This is a hybrid role - with a minimum of three days per week in the office - based in Randpark, Randburg. The properties include Private Bush Lodges, ...
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Category Planner
Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 4 days ago
DotActiv Sandton, South Africa Full timeAt DotActiv, we pride ourselves on providing the South African retail market with high-quality category management software and advisory services aimed at making in-store shopping an all-round better experience. The purpose of our existence is: "To accelerate the world's transiti ...
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Head of Sales
Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 3 days ago
Profile Personnel Sandton, South AfricaBased in Sandton and reporting into the PC Brand, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the effective planning, management, and control of all sales channels to ensure achievement of wholesale and retail targets (Dealer, Rental, Corporate, Government, Single). Delivery ...
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Account Manager
Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 3 days ago
DotActiv Sandton, South Africa Full timeThe role of the Account Manager is to study signed customer contracts, to build project plans specifically relating to that contract, manage the project, identify growth & solution opportunities, explore the opportunities of contract renewal and to ensure that contracts are prope ...
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Senior Business Analyst
Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 2 days ago
HR Genie Sandton, South AfricaOur Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with regulatory experience join their team in Sandton on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment. · The Senior Business Analysts key function is to work wit ...
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Senior Business Analyst
Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 2 days ago
HR Genie Sandton, South AfricaOur Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their team in Sandton on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment. · The Senior Business Analysts key function is to work with internal and external ...
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Senior Business Analyst
Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 2 days ago
HR Genie Sandton, South AfricaOur Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with regulatory experience join tier team in Sandton on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment. · The Senior Business Analysts key function is to work with ...
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Senior Business Analyst
Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 2 days ago
HR Genie Sandton, South AfricaOur Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their team in Sandton on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment. · To enable change by defining the needs and the rationale for change, to understa ...
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Senior Business Analyst
Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 2 days ago
HR Genie Sandton, South AfricaOur Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their team in Sandton on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment. · To enable change by defining the needs and the rationale for change, to understa ...
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Business Analyst
Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 2 days ago
HR Genie Sandton, South AfricaOur Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Business Analyst - Intermediate to Senior to join their team in Sandton on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment. · The Senior Business Analysts key function is to work with inte ...
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Senior Business Analyst
Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 2 days ago
HR Genie Sandton, South AfricaOur Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their team in Sandton on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment. · To apply a set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison amongst stakeho ...
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Senior Business Analyst
Found in: Executive Placements ZA C2 - 2 days ago
HR Genie Sandton, South AfricaOur Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their team in Sandton on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment. · To apply a set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison amongst stakeho ...
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Purchasing Manager
Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 4 days ago
Procter & Gamble Sandton, South Africa Full timeDescription · Responsible to source materials/services by building expertise in external industries, sourcing skills, and internal categories/markets.Responsible for the coordination and execution of sourcing activities, managing internal and external relationships, and ensuring ...
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Service Sales
Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 3 days ago
Vestas Sandton, South Africa Full timeAre you enthusiastic about Service Sales & Account Management? Would you like to work in an international environment? Then join Vestas · Service Sales Department in the SBU-Service, with headquarters in Madrid (Spain) is responsible for (a) defining Targets for the business clu ...
Category Manager - Randburg, South Africa - Edge Executive Search
Description
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
