Strategic Indirect Spend Category Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pension fund contributions

Structured career development

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Category Manager to oversee indirect spend procurement. This on-site role covers IT, facilities, marketing, and professional services, and focuses on developing category strategies and leading sourcing initiatives.

You will drive cost efficiency and value for money through RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and performance management, partnering with internal teams to align needs with category plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in strategic sourcing for indirect spend.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of contract law and procurement principles.
• Experience with procurement tools and RFx processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for indirect spend.
• Lead sourcing projects, RFx processes, supplier selection, and negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance for value and service.
• Analyze spend patterns and market trends to identify savings and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with internal units to align strategies and drive innovations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Procurement tools

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Category Manager to oversee indirect spend procurement. This on-site role covers IT, facilities, marketing, and professional services, and focuses on developing category strategies and leading sourcing initiatives.

You will drive cost efficiency and value for money through RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and performance management, partnering with internal teams to align needs with category plans.