To develop and manage the execution of a comprehensive category strategy to improve costs, service, and quality across the organisation. This role will focus on consolidating high-value, high- risk spend categories to achieve annualized cost savings, increased availability of goods and services, and reduced supply chain risks, which includes but not limited to:
Category strategy development
Category team leadership
Regulatory compliance and corporate governance
Statutory and legal compliance
Work Ethics
QUALIFICATIONS
(Essential unless otherwise indicated)
Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Supply Chain Management / Business / Engineering
Postgraduate Degree / MBA in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration (Recommended)
EXPERIENCE
(Essential unless otherwise indicated)
Minimum of five (5) years operational Category management experience in a mining sector
Minimum of five (5) years operational supplier negotiation and contract management experience
Minimum of three (3) years team leadership and management experience (Team / Project leader / supervisor experience)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Supplier relationship management
Strong capability in managing suppliers to meet cost, quality, and service targets
Negotiation
Ability to negotiate contracts, achieve cost savings, and manage supplier compliance
Category strategy development
Expertise in developing category strategies or plans, including lifecycle cost models
Financial Acumen
Strong understanding of procurement financials, including cost-saving and TCO principles
Stakeholder management
Ability to align internal stakeholders with category goals and strategies
Leadership
Proven leadership skills in managing and mentoring category management teams
Resilience
Maintain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changes in procurement environment for category reviews and supplier management
Networking and collaboration
Collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders to execute category strategies
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Driver’s License – Code B/EB
Medically Fit – Meet required medically fitness standards
Accreditation – Accredited Supply Chain Professional (E.g. CIPS)
Work environment – Mining operations in the Northern Cape
Travel Requirements – Travel between operational sites (e.g., Beeshoek, Black Rock, Khumani)
