Category Manager Business Services ensures the effective and efficient sourcing of business materials and services. The Category Manager develops and implements sourcing strategies that ensure a flawless sourcing and delivery of materials in line with user requirements. He/she is responsible to Support user Requirements as per the company policy, procedure, and code of conduct. Furthermore, the Category Manager is a business partner for all stakeholders who manages and administrates all contracts for purchasing; ensure effective and efficient contract compliance for all purchases with optimal cost for the company.

• Lead the category purchasing process “source to contract”

• Plan, Organize and monitor the Business services category procurement of the company

• Develop a sourcing strategy per year in close cooperation with respective stakeholders

• Develop procurement strategies to ensure the right product is available with lower cost.

• Ensure implementation of the company procurement policy and procedures

• Develop a category plan that beholds all actions throughout the year

• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and produce proposal to get approval from Management.

• Collect market dynamics and stay up-to-date with trends and risks of the market

• Conclude annual contracts for Business services category materials and services and secure Management approval.

• Closely follow the supply of materials as per the contract/PO

• Ensure the purchase requested is within the budget

• Set-up and execute bids

• Maintain ownership whilst providing the required service to the relevant internal stakeholders

• Organize supplier performance meetings

• Perform supplier performance and assessment evaluation periodically

• Develop value engineering projects (create value and reduce costs)

• Provides daily and weekly performance reports to his/her immediate supervisor.

• Performs any other related duties assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Leadership Competencies

• Business ethics

• In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry.

• Solid understanding of international logistics and country custom and finance regulations.

• Good understating of procurement follows up applications systems such as SAP, sage etc.

• Outstanding analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Master’s or bachelor's degree in supply chain, in Accounting/Economics, or related Business fields.

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in related functions. Experience in management roles is recommended. 

How to Apply

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