Procurement Lead - Supply Chain Optimization

Bebeecategory; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading category management firm in South Africa is searching for an experienced Category Manager to enhance procurement in ICT, Transport, and Facilities Management. The role involves developing category plans, analyzing suppliers, and driving sourcing strategies to achieve business growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in category management and supply chain optimization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the firm's operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in category and commodity management.
• Strong background in negotiation strategies and supply chain optimization.
• Ability to develop and implement category plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain category-specific sourcing strategies.
• Conduct value chain analysis for optimal supplier configuration.
• Analyze suppliers and providers in relevant services.
• Direct delivery of savings proportionate to spend.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

Negotiation strategies

Supply chain optimization

Category management

Value chain analysis

Job description

Job Description: We are seeking a seasoned Category Manager to lead our procurement efforts in the ICT, Transport and Facilities Management domains.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in category and commodity management, with a strong background in negotiation strategies and supply chain optimization.

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to join our team and drive business growth through effective sourcing strategies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term category plans, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain appropriate category-specific supply chain sourcing strategies.
• Conduct category-specific value chain analysis to determine optimal configuration of suppliers to meet commercial and operational objectives.
• Analyze tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers, distributors, and providers of ICT, Facilities Management, and Transportation services.
• Direct the delivery of quantifiable savings proportionate to the category spend.
• Identify short- and long-term supply chain risks; develop and implement mitigation strategies.