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The successful candidate will be reporting to Chief Procurement Officer, and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Drive a focus on category management planning through influencing and facilitating the development of future strategic directions of the category management department.
• Monitor macro and micro-economics conditions, legislation, competition, market sentiment and the industry to regularly assess the impact and relevance of Category Management Strategy on ACSA.
• Develop and lead an effective demand planning capability which supports forecasting, budgeting and integrated business planning.
• Drive an effective demand planning and demand management capability which will contribute to the identification and realisation of cost reduction and cost saving opportunities.
• Drive the identification and realisation of cost reduction and cost saving opportunities through effective category management.
• Ensure that supplier agreements are negotiated in line with category specific requirements and managed according to SCM Policies.
• Accountable for departmental performance, within the agreed strategic framework and approved plans.
• Manage ACSA’s risk exposure through identification, implementation and maintenance of risk control measures to minimise the Company’s liability.
• Ensure the collaboration between Category Managers and Supply Chain Business Partners on site and commodity specific demand planning and category management.
• Oversee the Management of IT and master data related projects for category management.
• Develop operational, Capex and labour budgets for the department emanating from business plans.
• Champion knowledge and learning development within teams.

Technical Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required: 

• Bachelor Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Supply Chain Management / Commerce / Accounting / Administration or Law is essential
• Master’s degree (NQF 9) in MCOM, MBA / MBL / LLM or Commercial Law is advantageous.
• Accreditations with Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (MCIPS) or SAPICS is recommended.
• 8 years’ operational experience in strategic sourcing is essential
• 4 years Management experience in middle management is essential
•  Valid Code B drivers’ licence