Specialist Category Management.COE COE.Supply Chain (Business Services)(F55001)

Airports Company of South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African company seeks a strategic sourcing professional responsible for analyzing spend data, supplier negotiation and compliance monitoring. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement and at least 5 years of relevant operational experience. Candidates must also have strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. Applications are expected online before December 24, 2025, with security clearance required after appointment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ relevant operational experience in strategic sourcing or strategic purchasing.
• Registration with Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (CIPS) OR SAPICS.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an analysis of ACSA’s spend and identify sourcing opportunities.
• Monitor and report on financial compliance/performance of contracts.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and implement BBBEE strategies.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service Orientation

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Business Management/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Performance Output

The successful candidate will be reporting to Group Manager Category Management and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Conduct an analysis of ACSA’s spend, historical data and external market across a portfolio of commodities to baseline, determine trends and identify sourcing opportunities
• Conduct research on the marketplace and identify potential suppliers. Assess potential suppliers’ capabilities and capacity to meet materials/service requirements
• Analyse supplier proposals/offerings, evaluate suppliers, rank suppliers and recommend suppliers based on their ability to meet or exceed business needs for the purpose of identifying and selecting the best fit for the enterprise
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with suppliers and service providers
• Use leading practice procurement tools (such as cost trend analysis, price change analysis and supplier performance reviews) to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality and keep internal customers informed and involved in ongoing supplier management
• Monitor and report on financial compliance/performance of the contract and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary to maintain exceptional service
• Negotiate supplier contracts in terms of materials/service quality and prices, delivery specifications, contract lifespan, contract ceilings, contract terms and conditions, etc
• Implement BBBEE strategies to ensure required targets are met
• Identify and quantify all major costs associated with sourcing activities
• Ensure compliance and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), including regulatory registers
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, procedures and applicable prescripts
• Ensure strict confidentiality is maintained for suppliers and ACSA
• Manage ACSA’s risk exposure through identification, implementation and maintenance of risk control measures to minimise the Company’s liability
• Compile, submit and present various category specific reports

Technical Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required:

• Bachelor's Degree (3 years - 360 credits)(NQF 7) in Supply Chain/ Procurement/ Business Management/ Finance is essential
• 5 years’ relevant operational experience in strategic sourcing or strategic purchasing organisation is essential
• Registration with Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (CIPS) OR SAPICS
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) Advantageous
• Intermediate Microsoft Office

Competencies

• Communication
• Negotiation
• Attention to Detail
• Conflict Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Service Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Relationship Building
• Knowledge of Procurement principles and practices
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and applicable prescripts

Application and Enquiries

Kindly apply online for this opportunity following the Oracle link below:

Career Portal (sharepoint.com)

By: 24 December 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, NQF level and credits, and must be eligible for Top Security Clearance within 3 months of appointment.

Positions will be filled in line with Airports Company South Africa values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of your application, consider your application unsuccessful