Category Lead

SUMMARY:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

BCom Strategic Supply Management Degree / BTech Logistics

Supply Chain Management Degree

CIPS will be advantageous

Minimum Experience:

7-10 Years in a sourcing environment, ranging from manufactured component parts, managing 2nd tier vendors,

insourcing / outsourcing strategies

Understanding of the following:

MRP logic

The Bill of Materials (BOM) and the impact on order creation.

Apply International procurement experience to requirements within Weir.

Intermediate to advance knowledge of Inco Terms

Good understanding of capacity with in foundries and machine shops, scrap rates, steel types, management of

vendors

Key Tasks:

Execution of category sourcing strategies

Active involvement in all new and existing departmental strategic objectives.

Responsible for end to end category management

Aggressively manage category performance by adhering to savings targets.

Actively seek ways to streamline business processes; researches and provide information on industry category

trends and best practices.

Implementation and identification of departmental continuous improvement processes.

Analyse current spend information/data and business knowledge to identify sourcing projects that align to the overall

cost reduction plan.

Responsible to ensure Supplier adherence to contractual obligations.

Responsible for Supplier performance and management: Safety, Quality, Savings, Reliability, Payment terms, On

Time Delivery, Lead times, KPIs, and continuous improvement

In-depth analysis of Strategic and Critical Supplier capacity, planning management processes, risks and constraints

Actively drive and manage supplier rationalization

Track and report on Preferential Procurement, in line with the Companies BBBEE Strategy.

Align and manage Supplier Orderbook which includes order confirmations, supplier lead times, date changes, price

queries and updates.

Verify, validate and process orders.

Validation and processing of orders.

Quarterly reporting on Category performance and strategic deliverables.

Manage supplier forecast requirements (based on current stock levels, the critical list, and the production schedule).

Evaluate and manage pricing (or PPVs) based on knowledge of material, part size, machining requirement, etc.

Managing and updating feedback from slotting room (eg: (i.e. slotting room orders status etc.)

Manage, engage and influence key stakeholders

Ensure Imports/Shipping Procedures conform to Customs regulations

Adherence of all SHE and housekeeping requirements.

Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times

Minimum Skills/Abilities:

Good communications skills, able to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers

Excellent planning skills

Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

Time management skills

Deadline driven and ability to work under pressure

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Cost conscious

POSITION INFO:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

BCom Strategic Supply Management Degree / BTech Logistics

Supply Chain Management Degree

CIPS will be advantageous

Minimum Experience:

7-10 Years in a sourcing environment, ranging from manufactured component parts, managing 2nd tier vendors,

insourcing / outsourcing strategies

Understanding of the following:

MRP logic

The Bill of Materials (BOM) and the impact on order creation.

Apply International procurement experience to requirements within Weir.

Intermediate to advance knowledge of Inco Terms

Good understanding of capacity with in foundries and machine shops, scrap rates, steel types, management of

vendors

Key Tasks:

Execution of category sourcing strategies

Active involvement in all new and existing departmental strategic objectives.

Responsible for end to end category management

Aggressively manage category performance by adhering to savings targets.

Actively seek ways to streamline business processes; researches and provide information on industry category

trends and best practices.

Implementation and identification of departmental continuous improvement processes.

Analyse current spend information/data and business knowledge to identify sourcing projects that align to the overall

cost reduction plan.

Responsible to ensure Supplier adherence to contractual obligations.

Responsible for Supplier performance and management: Safety, Quality, Savings, Reliability, Payment terms, On

Time Delivery, Lead times, KPIs, and continuous improvement

In-depth analysis of Strategic and Critical Supplier capacity, planning management processes, risks and constraints

Actively drive and manage supplier rationalization

Track and report on Preferential Procurement, in line with the Companies BBBEE Strategy.

Align and manage Supplier Orderbook which includes order confirmations, supplier lead times, date changes, price

queries and updates.

Verify, validate and process orders.

Validation and processing of orders.

Quarterly reporting on Category performance and strategic deliverables.

Manage supplier forecast requirements (based on current stock levels, the critical list, and the production schedule).

Evaluate and manage pricing (or PPVs) based on knowledge of material, part size, machining requirement, etc.

Managing and updating feedback from slotting room (eg: (i.e. slotting room orders status etc.)

Manage, engage and influence key stakeholders

Ensure Imports/Shipping Procedures conform to Customs regulations

Adherence of all SHE and housekeeping requirements.

Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times

Minimum Skills/Abilities:

Good communications skills, able to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers

Excellent planning skills

Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

Time management skills

Deadline driven and ability to work under pressure

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Cost conscious 

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