Category Manager

SUMMARY:
We are on hunt! My client in the manufacturing space is looking to hire an experienced Category Manager with extensive experience. The successful candidate will be driving the development, procurement, production, packing of all VAP, POS. The professional will handle the general Procurement in line with business requirements & the Point of Sale, trading items in line with the brand plan.Apply Now

POSITION INFO:

The Ideal Candidate

• Must have +- 5 years Category Management experience.
• Must have a proven track record of influencing key internal and external stakeholders.
• Must come from a Food and Beverage / Manufacturing or FMCG industries.

Duties include:

• Classification of all components within the VAP, POS and General Procurement Category
• Supplier identification, selection and Relationship Management
• Establish Development Plans for self and team to increase knowledge, expertise, and performance within the Procurement Function.
• Establish Goals / Performance Scorecards for self and team which ensure alignment to Functional Objectives of cost & operational efficiency.
• Leadership of VAP Team to ensure individual, team and business objectives are achieved.
• Development and implementation of Monthly Reports for the VAP Category.
• Marketing / Brand Manager and Trade Marketing Manager consulted
• Technical Specifications and requirements of VAPS and Point of Sale and Trading Items are accurately translated into a meaningful Supplier Brief.
• Effective relationships with various suppliers
• Suppliers understand minimum quality standards and standardised specifications required.
• Suppliers understand Brand CI and expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification – BCom in Supply Chain Management or any related qualification.

NB – Please note that due to COVID 19, recruiters are not able to contact each applicant. However, for peace of mind, your CV will automatically be kept on our database for any future positions that may match your skills and competencies.

Motivation: “Seeing is different that being told”

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