Johannesburg, South Africa
9 days ago
Category Manager – Media & Marketing

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing category strategies within Media & Marketing portfolio across Africa that are under the control of the Regional Procurement office.

Key Responsibilities

Will lead strategic sourcing initiatives and optimization projects for the category in that region;

Will provide regional support for initiatives managed by Markets not covered within this scope where required;

Collaborate with key stakeholders in Media & Marketing portfolio to support overall local and regional business objectives;

Develop the regional Media & Marketing Procurement strategy and key performance criteria;

Benchmark, establish and drive best practice on cost structure and cost optimisation of production / contractual / services costs;

Work with all stakeholders within category to apply existing best practices for SRM and supplier evaluation and improve/develop in partnership;

Identify, co-ordinate and negotiate regional framework deals as appropriate while ensuring local autonomy for supplier selection and cost negotiation;

Recommend & embed ways of working for procurement interface with stakeholders;

Manage and coach Buyers as appropriate;

Provide commercial advice and work jointly with stakeholders ensuring introduction of best practice and management of procurement principles across Media & Marketing category.

The role will support individual or multiple affiliates across Africa.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

Functional and Technical Competencies:

Category Management & Knowledge, Sourcing Strategy Risk Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Market Research & Trends, Operations Performance Optimisation, Operations Planning, Production & Process Management, Procurement, Physical Asset Management, Business & Financial Acumen.

Behavioural Competencies:

Creativity & Innovation, Customer Service & Quality Orientation, Project & Change Management, Relationship Building & Communication, Entrepreneurship, Results Orientation, Ethical Decision Making.

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Vision, Live the Values, People Development, Team Management, Leadership & Influence, Situational Adaptability, Cultural Awareness & Diversity.

Qualifications and Experience:

Relevant 3-year B Degree tertiary qualification (or similar)

At least 5 years’ experience in a Procurement environment with a proven history of managing suppliers.

Partnership development across the business.

Procurement and tender experience is essential, evidence of cost model development, strategy development and implementation.

A proven track record of influencing key internal and external stakeholders

Experience in managing sourcing activities.

Experience in the FMCG industry will be an advantage.

Job Posting End Date:

2025-01-22

Target Hire Date:

2025-03-01

Target End Date:

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