Executive Manager: Category Management - ICT, Corporate Services and Facilities at Transnet

Position Purpose

• Accountable for developing strong partnerships with Operating Divisions to the extent of becoming a preferred partner for all matters related to sourcing of strategic categories.
• Accountable for mobilising and embedding behaviours that will ensure strong category strategy development, supplier negotiation and strategy execution for all related categories to their cluster, with expectation to be involved in supporting these activities with the team
• Accountable for setting up KPIs that will support the implementation and tactics for the new operating model that will integrate the ICT, Corporate Services and Facilities in at the centre
• Enable Analysis and evaluation of internal demand factors and external supply market dynamics to support development and execution of the category strategies
• Lead the change management and stakeholder engagement within all key stakeholders towards the successful implementation of the Direct spend Category.

Position Outputs
Role Overview

• Oversee creation of the category team responsible for Indirect and Fuel Categories and associated category strategies as per specific spend categories
• Develop strong partnerships with Operating Divisions to the extent of becoming a preferred partner for all matters related to sourcing of strategic categories
• Define and implement a strategic plan and execution tactics for the Indirect and Fuel categories, working with the GM of Category Management and other Managers to drive through the Procurement strategy and deliver best Procurement practices
• Introduce and embed the principles of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) as an integral part of the end to end Procurement cycle for the Direct category from sourcing to contract drafting.
• Develop reporting strategies and dashboards to enable visibility and easier control of all spend buckets within the category, securing best value and maximizing economies of scale from supplier expenditure.
• Establish a business rhythm with all relevant ODs to maximise the identification of opportunities which allows for exploiting Economies of Scale
• 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
• Implement systems to enable Monitoring of 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 contract mgt. and SRM teams as required
• Support Head of Category in driving internal change management

Qualifications and Experience

• 10-12 years of relevant experience in large enterprise (5-7 years of experience at senior management role)
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required (NQF7)
• MBA or related postgraduate qualification will be advantageous
• Hands on line management experience of Procurement organisations across multiple divisions PFMA, PPPFA and public sector
• Procurement experience will be advantageous
• Knowledge of TCO concepts will of advantage Indirect (ICT, Corporate Services, Real Estate/Facilities)
• Categories experience
• Category Management and Strategic Sourcing techniques and application thereof
• Experience with change management and good communication skills.

Competencies

• Strategy & Sustainability
• Inspirational Leadership
• Business Performance and Delivery
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Governance & Compliance Personal Mastery.

Deadline:23rd July,2025