Category Manager

AJ Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks a candidate with expertise in Supply Chain Management for a strategic role focused on driving category strategy and optimizing procurement processes. This position requires strong leadership and advanced data analysis skills to enhance organizational performance and customer satisfaction. The ideal applicant should have relevant qualifications and experience in leading major initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale procurement initiatives.
• Advanced data analysis and business intelligence skills.
• Managing organizational transformation across business units.

Responsibilities

• Drive category strategy and execution.
• Lead innovations and process improvements.
• Manage category budgets and financial performance.
• Ensure exceptional customer service.
• Lead and develop team performance.

Skills

Leadership in procurement centralization

Data analysis proficiency

Category management expertise

Education

Grade 12 & relevant qualification in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 & relevant qualification with a Supply Chain Management and/or Finance and/or Business Administration focus (essential)
• Experience in leading large-scale procurement centralization and optimization initiatives
• Expertise in designing and implementing merchandising and category management systems
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, business intelligence tools, and performance metrics interpretation
• Experience managing organizational transformation and change initiatives across multiple business units

Responsibilities

• Drive category strategy development and execution to maximize market opportunities and achieve organizational alignment
• Lead innovative merchandise solutions and process improvements across products, systems, and operational standards
• Manage category budgets, financial performance, and profitability optimization through strategic planning and monitoring
• Build and maintain strategic internal and external partnerships to drive collaborative business success
• Ensure exceptional customer experience through effective service delivery, complaint resolution, and brand enhancement
• Provide visionary leadership and strategic thinking to drive organizational alignment and continuous improvement
• Lead, develop, and optimize team performance to build a high-performing, skilled, and motivated workforce

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