SUMMARY OF THE JOB
Participate in zone or global Logistics category management teams representing own Country.
Drive and be accountable for category performance and initiatives in own Country and others where responsibility has been assigned in the category charter.

MAIN ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the management of Logistics categories for the organization by representing own Country in cross-functional teams with full accountability for category performance
Develop Procurement category strategies as a member of the category management team that are integrated and aligned with overall global strategies, and with the company’s business
Represent and serve other Countries without direct category management representation for the respective category(ies) and be accountable for delivery of savings in these and own Country
Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in own and other Countries, in line with zone and global strategies.
Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at all operational levels
Responsible to drive local socio-economic transformation objectives (e.g. B-BBE Code of Goods Practices) relating to supplier and enterprise development, preferential procurement, etc

TASKS
Participate in Logistics zone or global category teams to ensure the successful implementation of strategy and achievement of targets and results.
Represent own Country as a member of the zone or global category teams (participation level determined by Country spend) to establish strategies and initiatives
Ensure that local strategies are integrated and in alignment with the zone and global category approach and stakeholders.
Align stakeholders through focused change management programs
In line with zone and global strategies, design and execute strategic projects and targets
Ensure the implementation and tracking of performance indicators and achieved results.
Assume full accountability for delivering targeted bottom line results for each category
Provide regular reports and updates to local, zone and/or global governing bodies (councils) as required
Ensure that own country(ies) execute the category strategy and actions as required and agreed. Where compliance is an issue, find and eliminate root causes
Initiating and supporting the RFx processes locally as defined by strategy
Ensure that the procurement initiatives tracking tool (TRACKIT!) is kept up-to-date for own initiatives and projects

Level of education / qualifications normally required:
Honours degree in: Commerce/ Engineering/ IT /Supply Chain/ Law/ Science;
Registration with a Procurement and Supply Chain Management professional body will be an added advantage: MCIPS preferably;
MBA an added advantage

Specific work experience:
Minimum 8 years in strategic procurement role (category management, sourcing) with exposure to supply chain management, complex strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards
Minimum in 2 years in a managing Logistics related categories
Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy to ensure that a challenging benefits and capability building agenda is successfully delivered

Technical / functional skills:
Relationship management - strong networking and consultation skills
Strong Leadership skills
Collaboration and team player
Client orientation approach
Planning and organizing
Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
Strong analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Business acumen
Strong procurement best practices knowledge
Strong report writing skills
Strong communication skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Savings tracking methodologies and reporting
Behavioral competencies / Leadership and managerial abilities:
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at all levels (including technical and operational) and with all functions at least in English
Highly effective time management, planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame and in a pressured environment
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions, countries, regions and cultures
Demonstrated broad understanding of the content, processes and delivery channels in the field of the assigned categories
Ability to deal with ambiguities, conflicts and adversarial relationships
Expert negotiation skills
Ability to assess potential and risks associated with supplier and market changes, and integrate with category and sourcing strategies
Proven ability in analysis and interpretation of data
Proven ability to identify problems quickly, make sound judgments, establish and implement solutions
Understanding of procurement and supply chain management best practices
Understanding of procurement commercial value proposition
Basic financial management acumen and cost/price analysis skills
Understanding of legal and regulatory aspects governing procurement (e.g. B-BBEE Act)