Category Manager

Transnet SOC Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa seeks a Procurement Manager with extensive experience to develop category strategies and oversee procurement operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier negotiation and strategy execution, ensuring high standards in procurement performance and managing risk effectively.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in large enterprise.
• 3-5 years of experience at a middle management role.
• PFMA, PPPFA and public sector procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee category purchasing strategy and drive procurement practices.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle from sourcing to contract.
• Build relationships with suppliers and manage corporate procurement risk.

Skills

Strategy & Sustainability

Inspirational Leadership

Business Performance and Delivery

Relationship Management

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Personal Mastery

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant field

MBA or related postgraduate qualification

Job description

• Accountable for category strategy development, supplier negotiation and strategy execution for all related categories to their cluster, with expectation to be involved in supporting these activities with the team
• Accountable for analysis and evaluation of internal demand factors and external supply market dynamics to develop and execute the category strategy
• Accountable for the Procurement performance of the categories against service and value delivery KPIs (e.g., savings targets)
• Ensuring that the category team consistently performs at high standards and remains engaged.
  
  

Position OutputsRole Overview

• Oversee creation of a category purchasing strategy and review thereof for assigned spend categories
• Develop business change strategies in order to transform current operations, using new strategies and Procurement operating models
• Define and implement a strategic plan for the category, working with the Executive Manager of Category and other Managers to drive through the Procurement strategy and deliver best Procurement practices
• Own the end-to-end Procurement cycle for the category from sourcing to contract drafting
• Monitor and influence all spend within the category, securing best value and maximizing economies of scale from supplier expenditure
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to effectively manage performance, to ensure the needs of the business are met and working with key internal stakeholders across the business to give the Procurement agenda credibility and visibility
• Manage corporate risk in relation to Procurement and supplier activity, identifying supplier risk areas, quantifying risk exposure and executing risk mitigation actions Research / Analysis
• Monitor performance; comparison of actual versus expected against SLAs/KPIs, collaborating with end users and other teams
• Research and analyse the supply market and supplier capabilities to provide the category team with strategic insights
• Provide analytical support for new targets and expectations.Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant field
• MBA or related postgraduate qualification advantageous
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in large enterprise (3-5 years of experience at middle management role)
• Hands-on line management experience of Procurement teams and associated processes
• PFMA, PPPFA and public sector Procurement experience
• MCIPS certification and CIPS membership will be advantageous.Competencies
• Strategy & Sustainability
• Inspirational Leadership
• Business Performance and Delivery
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Personal Mastery.Equity StatementPreference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.