Senior Category & Sourcing Strategist

Afrizan People Intelligence; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager. You will develop and maintain sourcing strategies, analyze market trends, and lead procurement activities. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field, along with significant experience in strategic sourcing and category management. This role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills to build effective stakeholder relationships and improve sourcing practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Category Management.
• 3-5 years in a management role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and maintain sourcing strategies.
• Analyse expenditure and market conditions.
• Lead sourcing events and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

MCIPS, PMP or SCMP

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager. You will develop and maintain sourcing strategies, analyze market trends, and lead procurement activities. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field, along with significant experience in strategic sourcing and category management. This role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills to build effective stakeholder relationships and improve sourcing practices.