Category Manager - Indirect Spend

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, seeks an experienced Category Manager to oversee indirect spend procurement with a hybrid work setup. You will develop category strategies for marketing, HR services, facilities, and professional services while driving savings and mitigating risk.

Strong analytics and negotiation skills are essential to deliver high-quality services aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capabilities for market and spend analysis.
• Proven negotiation skills with suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience in indirect procurement categories and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for indirect spend areas.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing process including supplier selection, negotiation, contract management.
• Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and internal partners.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and ensure value for money.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct reviews.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with finance and legal on contract terms.
• Provide guidance on procurement best practices.
• Track and report category performance, savings, and metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Procurement

Category mgmt

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant player in the FMCG sector, is seeking an experienced Category Manager to oversee indirect spend procurement for their operations. This role is based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape , with a hybrid work arrangement. The Category Manager will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies for a diverse range of indirect goods and services, including but not limited to marketing, HR services, facilities management, and professional services. The objective is to achieve cost savings, mitigate risks, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services that support the business's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation capabilities, and a deep understanding of indirect procurement markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective category strategies for indirect spend areas.
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
• Conduct thorough market analysis for assigned categories to identify opportunities and risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal business partners.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and ensure value for money across all indirect spend.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular supplier reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with finance and legal departments on contract terms and conditions.
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on procurement best practices.
• Track and report on category performance, savings achieved, and key metrics.