Category Specialist - Woodmead at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Manage the supply of services to the AECI Corporate Division in order to ensure maximum benefit and value add, in line with the organisation’s needs.
• Be accountable for the development of relationships with suppliers and management of specific agreements to ensure business requirements are satisfied.
• Drive and support a consistent approach to the advancement of local procurement and black economic empowerment focus.
• Negotiate and manage high value and critical service contracts – including amendments, price adjustments and general contract administration.
• Management of contracts in line with procurement governance procedures and AECI Group standards.
• Manage and mitigate the supply chain risk associated with suppliers in the category.
• Perform supplier and product research according to business objectives to ensure value-add.
• Facilitate the review and revision of AECI Corporate Sourcing policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensure compliance to governance by reviewing and approving all tender applications.
• Expense management and budget guidance of AECI Corporate suppliers within provided parameters, providing assistance to departments and functions on procurement spend and control.

Qualifications & Experience    

• A Commercial / Business Degree.
• Experience in both Direct and Indirect category management and sourcing is required.
• Accounting system / software / SAP.
• Background in and understanding of legal and conditions.
• Minimum: 5 years relevant experience.