Strategic Indirect Procurement Category Manager

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base salary

Performance-based annual bonus

Comprehensive medical aid and life保险

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading financial services institution in Pretoria to hire a seasoned Category Manager for indirect spend. This on-site role focuses on developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver value across IT, marketing, HR services, and facilities management.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing, manage key supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 7 years in strategic sourcing and category management, indirect spend.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage large contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for indirect spend (IT, marketing, HR services, facilities).
• Conduct market intelligence and supplier landscape analysis.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes: RFPs, supplier selection, contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance against SLAs.
• Drive cost reduction and spend consolidation opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units to align strategies.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor category performance and report savings achieved.
• Stay updated on indirect procurement best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle ERP

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading financial services institution in Pretoria to hire a seasoned Category Manager for indirect spend. This on-site role focuses on developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver value across IT, marketing, HR services, and facilities management.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing, manage key supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.