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Category Manager

Telebest

Centurion

On-site

ZAR 500 000 - 700 000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Centurion is looking for an experienced Category Manager. The ideal candidate will manage strategic sourcing initiatives and vendor rationalization to enhance business performance. Responsibilities include maintaining supplier relationships and conducting procurement analyses. Candidates should possess an undergraduate diploma in supply chain or commerce, along with 5+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years’ experience in Procurement and Supply Chain.
  • General knowledge in finance, law and auditing.
  • Code 8 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all procurement related activities including strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Identify, implement and maintain contracts to support the business.
  • Build relationships with customers to enhance their experience.

Skills

Procurement experience
Supply Chain expertise
Financial knowledge
Relationship building

Education

Undergraduate diploma or degree in supply chain or commerce
Professional registration at CIPS or equivalent
Job description

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.
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  • 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.
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