ERG Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Category Manager which will be based at our offices in Rosebank. 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 and to conduct vendor and contract management, supplier relationship management and develop recommendations for managing procurement processes and spending. French speaking is essential for this role and experience managing a spend of 250 plus million USD and boardroom experience. Disclaimer: NB.: These roles are not open to agencies or recruiters. Any CV submitted by a third party will be treated as a direct application Should you not receive any feedback after 14 days of closing please consider your application unsuccessful. Key Duties: Collate and analyze 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 normalized 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 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 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. Qualifications&Experience: Bachelor’s degree in one of the following specialties: Procurement and Supply Chain Management Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mining Operations Economics Machinery Master’s degree would be advantageous Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement services, strategic sourcing, project planning, supplier development, contracting, cost management, cost avoidance Experience in one or more of the following industries: Mining, Machinery, Energy, Industrial, Oil&Gas, Chemical, Construction Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a managerial position Microsoft Office Package advanced user, SAP, or MSD knowledge CIPS or APICS license Skills and Competencies: Skills Knowledge of resource and financial management Knowledge of procurement and category management best practices, process implementation skills Ability to analyze and mitigate the risks, skills in category strategies implementation. Supplier panel identification and performance follow-up Knowledge of procurement and category management best practices, process implementation skills Competencies Leadership Achievement motivation Stress tolerance Teamship Flexibility Comprehensive approach to problems Development orientation #J-18808-Ljbffr