Category Analyst - (Raw Materials, Traded Goods & Chemicals/Directs)

AECI Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AECI Limited is seeking a motivated professional to support the Category Manager in procurement operations. The role involves analyzing trends, coordinating sourcing projects, and negotiating contracts to ensure compliance with procurement standards. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in project management.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and sourcing processes.
• Ability to analyze spend data and identify improvements.
• Knowledge of compliance with procurement policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Category Manager with trend analysis and sourcing procedures.
• Coordinate sourcing projects to meet business requirements.
• Negotiate terms for goods and services procured.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Job description

Purpose of the job

• To support the Category Manager by analysing and reporting on trends for key deliverables of sourcing procedures.
• To co-ordinate sourcing procedures and sourcing projects in accordance with both customer and business requirements.
  
  

Required outputs

• Assist with annual Budgets.
• Prepare tender/RFP documents
• Run tender processes and analyse the returned data.
• Negotiate the best terms and prices for services and goods procured (Manage supply risk.)
• Compile and implement formal contract documents
• Ensure timeous extension / termination of contract portfolio
• Collect data, analyse, benchmark and identify trends using understanding of sourcing processes.
• Analyse spend data and identify improvement / saving opportunities (i.e. TCO analysis)
• Support data collection on supplier performance throughout the organisation as part of SRM process
• Support creation and administration of Purchase Order history, material/service and vendor master data on an ongoing basis
• Regularly meet with internal and external stakeholders to discuss goals and develop plans to meet agreed outputs
• Support and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives
• Apply the relevant procurement processes and manage contractors/suppliers for designated portfolio
• Ensure compliance with AECI Group Procurement Policy, Directives and Centre Instructions as well as legal and regulatory requirements
• Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental standards