Overview
Category Mgmt Manager- Facilities – Johannesburg
Operating Division : Transnet Corporate Centre | Employee Group : Permanent | Department : ISCM,Category Mgmt ICT,Corp Ser&FAC,GRP | Location : Johannesburg | Reporting To : Exec Mgr : Category Mgmt Fuel,Fleet &UTIL | Grade : D | Reference : req3382
Closing date
The closing date is on 30 / 09 / 2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Accountable for category strategy development, supplier negotiation and strategy execution for all related categories to their cluster, with expectation to be involved in supporting these activities with the team.
- Accountable for analysis and evaluation of internal demand factors and external supply market dynamics to develop and execute the category strategy
- Accountable for the Procurement performance of the categories against service and value delivery KPIs (e.g., savings targets)
- Ensuring that the category team consistently performs at high standards and remains engaged
Position Outputs
Oversee creation of a category purchasing strategy and review thereof for assigned spend categoriesDevelop business change strategies in order to transform current operations, using new strategies and procurement operating modelsDefine and implement a strategic plan for the category, working with the Executive Manager of Category and other Managers to drive through the Procurement strategy and deliver best Procurement PracticesOwn the end-to-end Procurement cycle for the category from sourcing to contract draftingMonitor and influence all spend within the category, securing best value and maximizing economies of scale from supplier expenditureBuild strong relationships with suppliers to effectively manage performance, to ensure the needs of the business are met and work with key internal stakeholders across the business to give the Procurement agenda credibility and visibilityManage corporate risk in relation to Procurement and supplier activity, identifying supplier risk areas, quantifying risk exposure and executing risk mitigation actionsResearch / Analysis
Monitor performance; comparison of actual versus expected against SLAs / KPIs, collaborating with end users and other teamsResearch and analyse the supply market and supplier capabilities to provide the category team with strategic insightsProvide analytical support for new targets and expectationsCategory Management Support
Ensure alignment with ODs performance expectationsMonitor adherence to established contracts and realisation of savings, collaborating with other contract management and SRM teams as requiredSupport Executive Manager of Category in driving internal change managementQualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant fieldMBA or related postgraduate qualification advantageous6-10 years of relevant experience in large enterprise3-5 years of experience at middle management roleHands-on line management experience of Procurement teams and associated processesPFMA, PPPFA and public sector Procurement experienceMCIPS certification and CIPS membership will be AdvantageousStandard Job Requirements
Driver’s license code 08Travel as required and approvedCompetencies
Participates in strategic decision making as part of the senior management teamExercises authority over and takes accountability for the SCM governance functionSets, regularly reviews and implements vision and broad direction for the SCM governance function via relevant policies, structures and proceduresMaintains a holistic view of the business in relation to the SCM Governance function to ensure alignment of governanceActs as an authoritative voice on SCM governance mattersContributes to technical discussions on relevant SCM governance issues with external stakeholders (e.g., DPE, DTI and NT)Oversees the development of systems and processes to give effect to the execution of SCM governance policiesDirects staff in their activities to achieve the vision of the companyIdentifies potential issues, escalating as appropriate, and contributes to internal discussionsShares knowledge of high-level SCM governance principles with a view to advising othersManages SCM Governance input into the Delegations of Authority Framework, Code of Ethics, Declarations of Interest and Related Party Disclosures, No Gifts and Hospitality Policies, etc.Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation / Operating Division.
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