Group Category Manager – Trade

As an Executive Search and Career Consultant specializing in the niche market of Supply Chain, we represent some of the top leaders and are called upon by blue chip organizations in the country to secure talent and assist them in building high performance teams.A leading Chemicals company is looking for a Group Category Manager - Trade to be based at their offices in Johannesburg.KPI's:Lead and Manage Sourcing of Traded MaterialsMaximise value by employing strategic sourcing strategies, including tenders, then tracking reporting of savings achievedDevelop and execute fact-base category strategies on global and regional level in close alignment with stakeholdersPlan and lead strategic sourcing projects, engaging stakeholders and leading an internal cross functional team to execute strategyDefine supplier base and secure capacity, plan and coordinate implementation (timeline, resources, cost, quality)Manage spend; monitor compliance to category strategiesRequirements:Com / Bsc / BTech university degree or NQF equivalent in the relevant fieldBoth commercial and technical work experienceProcurement, Supply Chain or related qualification with a minimum of 6 - 8 years procurement management or category management experienceUnderstanding of Chemical Industry experienceWorking experience in international organisations across functions and culturesSupply market and supplier relationship management expertiseUnderstanding of technical and commercial leversAbility to set up supplier contractsUnderstanding of procurement systemsPlease send your CV to ****** and quote the job title in the subject line.The People Shop (Pty) Ltd www.peopleshop.co.za 021462 2828
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