Ca Global recruits 01 Category Manager

Category Manager (Mining / CIPS / Strategic Sourcing / Supplier Relationships / Procurement) – Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Reference Number: 418 0109 MHU

Job Description:

The Category Manager is responsible for working with external and internal customers to identify and execute sourcing solutions to drive down the Total Cost of Ownership on identified categories, conduct vendor and contract management, supplier relationship management and develop recommendations for managing procurement processes and spending. This role reports directly into the Deputy Chief Commercial Officer.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing

Collate and analyse current spend data

Identify opportunities, prioritize and develop a high level category segmentation approach

Develop an internal category profile defining the Total Cost of Ownership, procurement processes, spend profiles and risks

Develop an industry and supplier profile, including understanding the industry dynamics, potential suppliers and industry and supplier financials

Define the Category Strategy outlining internal change tactics, the sourcing strategy and strategic options for the category. Also identify and quantify opportunities defining the normalised baseline and benefits potential.

Identify and qualify suppliers through agreed selection criteria

Conduct sourcing events

Develop and negotiate agreements / contracts with selected suppliers

Facilitate the drafting and signing of contracts with legal, suppliers and designated contract approvers

Develop communications and implementation plans for the category

Effectively leverage the capacity and capability within the Sourcing support team (within Transactional Services), where needed, in order to support the execution of selected activities within the strategic sourcing process

Category Management

Develop category approach by analyzing category data and reviews with stakeholders

Manage implementation of the Category Strategy including the coordination of projects and stakeholders

Conduct market research monitoring category indices and market changes

Manage contract changes and negotiations

Develop and manage category demand plans

Monitor and manage category purchasing compliance

Develop category purchasing policies where required

Manage communications and relationships with key stakeholders

Manage category spot buys through the sourcing support services

Review and manage adhoc issues from end users (e.g. maintenance, production, legal) and Supply Chain

Effectively leverage the capacity and capability within the Category Management team (within Transactional Services), where needed, in order to support with execution of selected contract administration and management activities

Supplier Relationship Management

Develop a Supplier Relationship Management plan

Monitor and manage supplier scorecards

Establish, maintain and manage relationship with suppliers

Conduct regular review sessions with suppliers to manage project progress, supplier performance and supplier risks

Manage quality and operational issues with the supplier

Effectively leverage the capacity and capability within the Supplier Performance Management team (Transactional Services), where needed, in order to support the execution of selected activities related to monitoring supplier performance deviations

Benefits Tracking

Establish metrics (Benefits Tracker, KPI’s, SLA’s, etc.), monitor and report on actual benefits savings, supplier performance and compliance

Define accountabilities for compliance tracking, analysis and reporting

General Management

Facilitate and communicate sourcing activities with the category cross functional team

Coordinate sourcing support team activities in the BPO to assist with analytics and Category Management

Report and escalate non-compliance of contracts through the required governance forums

Report category progress at the required forums

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Undergraduate Degree – BSc Engineering preferable

Supply Chain credential (CIPS, APICS)

Postgraduate qualification – MBA preferable

Computer literate – usage of all Microsoft Office products

Must have held a similar position within the mining industry for over 5 years

Fluent in English with excellent writing skills, French will be advantageous

Benefits and Contractual information:

Permanent role

Please apply directly by clicking on the ‘apply now button’ and visit www.camining.com for the latest CA Mining jobs.

Mark Huber

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining

Should you not receive a response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.