Category Manager - Indirect Spend

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top salary package

Executive health benefits

Retirement planning

Career growth opportunities

Role in Polokwane

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Category Manager specializing in Indirect Spend to shape and execute sourcing strategies for non-operational expenditures in Polokwane. You will drive cost savings, manage supplier relationships, and ensure value across IT, marketing, travel, and professional services.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in procurement with indirect category management, exceptional negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to influence cross-functional teams and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement experience with indirect category focus.
• Proven success in strategy development and large supplier contracts.
• Exceptional negotiation and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for indirect spend to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
• Perform market analysis and identify sourcing opportunities; manage supplier selection.
• Lead complex negotiations and manage contracts with key indirect suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and align procurement activities.
• Monitor category performance, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethics, and SLAs.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic Category Manager specializing in Indirect Spend to join their procurement division in Polokwane . This senior role demands expertise in developing and executing comprehensive sourcing strategies for non-operational expenditures, such as IT, marketing, travel, and professional services. You will be responsible for driving significant cost savings, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring value across multiple spend categories. This is a challenging and rewarding position for a seasoned procurement professional who can influence stakeholders and deliver measurable results in a key strategic function.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for indirect spend areas to achieve cost, quality, and service objectives.
• Conduct market analysis, identify sourcing opportunities, and manage supplier selection processes.
• Lead complex negotiations and manage contracts with key indirect suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and align procurement activities.
• Monitor category performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical guidelines, and service level agreements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, with a strong focus on indirect category management.
• Proven success in developing and implementing category strategies and managing large supplier contracts.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis and total cost of ownership models.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Benefits

• A leading salary package designed to attract top talent.
• Comprehensive executive health benefits and retirement planning.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A dynamic and impactful role within the organization in Polokwane .
• Access to advanced procurement tools and continuous learning programs.