Category Manager

Our 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 driver’s license.
• 5+ years’ experience in Procurement and Supply Chain.
• General knowledge in finance, law and auditing.
• General understanding of Health and Safety.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all procurement related activities of third parties spend, including strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Identify, implement and maintain commodity and service contracts to support the business.
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of all the respective supply markets, competitors and service innovations.
• Facilitate the implementation of procurement change initiatives to improve business performance.
• Manage all aspects of the vendor rationalization strategy to support the business nationally, including vendor selection, compliance and performance.
• Build relationships with customers to enhance customer experience.
• Manage all contracts within the various categories.
• Perform procurement analyses and reporting to assist management to track, monitor and achieve departmental targets.