Hybrid Category Manager: Indirect Procurement & Savings

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Procurement

Category mgmt

Descripción del empleo

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.