Category Manager - Indirect Spend

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pension fund contributions

Structured career development

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Category Manager to oversee indirect spend procurement. This on-site role covers IT, facilities, marketing, and professional services, and focuses on developing category strategies and leading sourcing initiatives.

You will drive cost efficiency and value for money through RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and performance management, partnering with internal teams to align needs with category plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in strategic sourcing for indirect spend.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of contract law and procurement principles.
• Experience with procurement tools and RFx processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for indirect spend.
• Lead sourcing projects, RFx processes, supplier selection, and negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance for value and service.
• Analyze spend patterns and market trends to identify savings and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with internal units to align strategies and drive innovations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Procurement tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Category Manager to oversee indirect spend procurement for their operations in Vereeniging . This on-site role requires a strategic thinker capable of managing diverse categories such as IT, facilities management, marketing, and professional services. You will be responsible for developing category strategies, leading sourcing initiatives, and driving value for money across all indirect spend. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, exceptional negotiation capabilities, and a deep understanding of market dynamics within these sectors, contributing significantly to the company's cost-efficiency and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for indirect spend.
• Lead sourcing projects, including RFx processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Manage key supplier relationships and performance to ensure optimal value and service levels.
• Analyze spend patterns and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with internal business units to understand their needs and ensure alignment with category strategies.
• Drive supplier innovation and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in strategic sourcing, focusing on indirect spend.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing category strategies and achieving cost savings.
• Strong understanding of contract law and negotiation principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with procurement tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension fund contributions.
• Structured career development paths.
• A stable and supportive work environment.