Category Manager (RFPs & Contract Management) - 6 Month Contract at Ellahi Consulting

Job Purpose: 

• The company is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Category Manager to support its Procurement team on a 6-month contract. This role is critical in driving strategic sourcing efforts with a strong focus on RFP development, execution, and contract management for key non-production spend categories.
• The successful candidate will ensure governance, risk mitigation, and value-for-money through the execution of competitive sourcing events and robust supplier contracts, supporting operational and financial goals across the organization.

Requirements
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certification in procurement (e.g., CIPS, CPM, CPSM) will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic sourcing, RFP management, or contract negotiation roles.
• Proven ability to lead complex RFPs and negotiate terms for goods and services in indirect spend categories (e.g., Supply Chain, Packaging, Chemicals, Utilities).
• Experience in SAP or equivalent ERP systems and procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa).

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and procurement governance frameworks.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent supplier negotiation capabilities.

Key Deliverables and Outputs

• Lead and manage end-to-end RFP processes: drafting scopes, evaluation criteria, stakeholder coordination, supplier briefings, and recommendation reports.
• Review and update contract templates with proper terms and risk mitigation clauses.
• Manage full contract lifecycle through to signature and renewal.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations) to ensure alignment on RFP and contract deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance and sourcing policies.
• Coordinate commercial and legal negotiations with vendors to ensure favourable, risk-managed agreements.
• Advise business owners on supplier performance clauses, SLAs, KPIs, and exit strategies.
• Track service delivery against contractual obligations and escalate non-compliance or performance issues as needed.
• Simultaneously manage multiple time-sensitive sourcing and contracting activities.
• Maintain a current RFP and Contract Register with key milestones and renewal dates.
• Contribute to performance reporting on sourcing cycle times, value delivery, and contract outcomes.

Key Stakeholder Interactions
Internal:

• Head of Procurement
• Executive: Supply Chain
• Executive: Finance and Operations
• Legal & Governance Team
• Operations and Technical Leads
• Business Unit Heads and Category Owners

External:

• Suppliers and Service Providers

Deadline:30th June,2025