Category Manager Media Marketing
Category Manager Media Marketing
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Job Description
Job Purpose
Responsible for managing category strategies within Media & Marketing portfolio across Africa that are under the control of the Regional Procurement office.
Key Responsibilities
Will lead strategic sourcing initiatives and optimization projects for the category in that region;
Will provide regional support for initiatives managed by Markets not covered within this scope where required;
Collaborate with key stakeholders in Media & Marketing portfolio to support overall local and regional business objectives;
Develop the regional Media & Marketing Procurement strategy and key performance criteria;
Benchmark establish and drive best practice on cost structure and cost optimisation of production / contractual / services costs;
Work with all stakeholders within category to apply existing best practices for SRM and supplier evaluation and improve/develop in partnership;
Identify coordinate and negotiate regional framework deals as appropriate while ensuring local autonomy for supplier selection and cost negotiation;
Recommend & embed ways of working for procurement interface with stakeholders;
Manage and coach Buyers as appropriate;
Provide commercial advice and work jointly with stakeholders ensuring introduction of best practice and management of procurement principles across Media & Marketing category.
The role will support individual or multiple affiliates across Africa.
Knowledge Skills and Attributes:
Functional and Technical Competencies:
Category Management & Knowledge Sourcing Strategy Risk Management Supplier Relationship Management Supplier Market Research & Trends Operations Performance Optimisation Operations Planning Production & Process Management Procurement Physical Asset Management Business & Financial Acumen.
Behavioural Competencies:
Creativity & Innovation Customer Service & Quality Orientation Project & Change Management Relationship Building & Communication Entrepreneurship Results Orientation Ethical Decision Making.
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Vision Live the Values People Development Team Management Leadership & Influence Situational Adaptability Cultural Awareness & Diversity.
Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant 3year B Degree tertiary qualification (or similar)
At least 5 years experience in a Procurement environment with a proven history of managing suppliers.
Partnership development across the business.
Procurement and tender experience is essential evidence of cost model development strategy development and implementation.
A proven track record of influencing key internal and external stakeholders
Experience in managing sourcing activities.
Experience in the FMCG industry will be an advantage.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
