Regional Category Manager (Fixed Plant and Engineering) at Glencore

Closing date: 04/03/2026

OBJECTIVES:

• Support the development and execution of comprehensive sourcing strategies aligned with Copper Africa's business plan, focusing on cost optimisation, profitability targets, and shareholder value creation.
• Develop, implement, and manage differentiated category-specific sourcing strategies, including detailed cost modelling, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), spend analysis, and proactive risk mitigation strategies.
• Translate Copper Africa's strategic objectives into actionable sourcing initiatives.
• Leverage your strong commercial acumen to negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms, ensuring compliance, and maximizing performance.
• Build and maintain active catalogues for each contract sourced.
• Support the SRM programme to drive strategic value with our key suppliers.
• Continuously analyse data and market trends to identify and drive cost savings to optimise purchasing decisions and drive value creation.
• Using Cross-Functional Teams from the business and specifically the site operations to ensure ownership and buy-in to our sourcing recommendations.
• Conduct in-depth market research and leverage your technical expertise to identify cost-effective sourcing opportunities across global markets, adhering to local procurement mandates.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team, encouraging knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Using the balanced scorecard methodology to track and record all benefits as per our Value Delivery Policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Engineering, Finance, Law, Business Management, or Commerce (preferably with a technical focus).
• A Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Masters in Business Leadership (MBL) is preferable with MCIPS certification considered advantageous.

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, within Mining, Oil and Gas, or Heavy Industry.
• Lean Six-Sigma experience advantageous.
• Proficient in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office Suite, with additional expertise in relevant technical software preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of category strategy, cost reduction initiatives, supplier selection, purchasing, and contract management with a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach.
• Proven track record in negotiation, contract development, and execution.
• Expertise in building and managing strategic partnerships with suppliers, including Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Supplier Performance Management (SPM).
• Strong ability to develop business cases, conduct investment appraisals, and understand the commercial implications of decisions.
• Proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of procurement risks.
• Integrating community development and supplier diversity into procurement strategies.
• Building strong relationships and effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders.