Category Management Manager: Fleet at Transnet

Position Outputs
Role Overview

• Oversee creation of a category purchasing strategy and review thereof for assigned spend categories
• Develop business change strategies in order to transform current operations, using new strategies and Procurement operating models
• Define and implement a strategic plan for the category, working with the Executive Manager of Category and other Managers to drive through the Procurement strategy and deliver best Procurement practices
• Own the end-to-end Procurement cycle for the category from sourcing to contract drafting
• Monitor and influence all spend within the category, securing best value and maximizing economies of scale from supplier expenditure
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to effectively manage performance, to ensure the needs of the business are met and working with key internal stakeholders across the business to give the Procurement agenda credibility and visibility
• Manage corporate risk in relation to Procurement and supplier activity, identifying supplier risk areas, quantifying risk exposure and executing risk mitigation actions

Research / Analysis

• Monitor performance; comparison of actual versus expected against SLAs/KPIs, collaborating with end users and other teams
• Research and analyse the supply market and supplier capabilities to provide the category team with strategic insights
• Provide analytical support for new targets and expectations
• Category Management Support 
• Ensure alignment with ODs performance expectations
• Monitor adherence to established contracts and realisation of savings, collaborating with other contract management and SRM teams as required
• Support Executive Manager of Category in driving internal change management

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant field 
• MBA or related postgraduate qualification advantageous 
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in large enterprise (3-5 years of experience at middle management role) 
• Hands-on line management experience of Procurement teams and associated processes PFMA, PPPFA and public sector Procurement experience MCIPS certification and CIPS membership will be advantageous

Standard Job Requirements

• Driver’s license code 08 Travel as required and approved

Competencies

• Develops the Governance framework in SCM 
• Develops the Mandates of the Governance structures within SCM. 
• Develops the SCM Chapter of the Delegation of Authority Framework of the company 
• Develops the Supply Chain Policy 
• Develop, maintains and embeds the Supply Chain Manuals for general goods and services as well as construction procurement.