Remote Category Manager – FMCG Sourcing & Strategy

Placements24; Centurion; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive pay & bonus

Remote work flexibility

Health & life insurance

Generous annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a senior Category Manager based in Centurion, Gauteng, with remote flexibility. You will lead procurement strategy across assigned FMCG product categories, drive savings, supplier relationships, and ensure product availability while maintaining quality standards.

The role requires an MBA and 7–10 years of procurement/category management experience, with strong negotiation and analytics skills.

Formación

• MBA or related MBA-equivalent degree required.
• 7–10 years in procurement, sourcing, or category management in FMCG preferred.
• Proven track record of cost savings via strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiating skills with major suppliers; excellent analytical abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement category strategies for assigned product groups.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, trend identification, and opportunity assessment.
• Lead sourcing and negotiation with key suppliers for favorable pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive collaboration and innovation.
• Monitor category performance against financial targets, SLAs, and quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to align with business goals.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements in procurement.
• Oversee risk management for assigned categories and supply chain resilience.
• Stay updated on procurement best practices, regulatory changes, and tech trends.
• Mentor junior procurement team members as needed.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Remote work experience

Educación

Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Herramientas

ERP systems

Procurement software

Advanced analytics tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a senior Category Manager based in Centurion, Gauteng, with remote flexibility. You will lead procurement strategy across assigned FMCG product categories, drive savings, supplier relationships, and ensure product availability while maintaining quality standards.

The role requires an MBA and 7–10 years of procurement/category management experience, with strong negotiation and analytics skills.