Category Lead – Capex & Industrial Spare Parts

The Category Lead Capex & Industrial Spare Parts will be responsible for managing Capex maintenance parts industrial spares fridges and transport related purchases for the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category strategies for Capex parts and maintenance materials.
  
• Conduct detailed spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and optimize supplier mix for this category.
  
• Ensure competitive pricing cost transparency and value creation across this category.
  
• Manage and nurture relationships with global suppliers and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) focusing on reliability innovation and after sales support.
  
• Conduct monthly and quarterly performance reviews with suppliers ensuring KPIs are discussed and mitigation plans put in place for the future and escalate any potential risk to top management on a timely basis.
  
• Negotiate favourable contracts with suppliers and monitor compliance with agreed service levels and KPIs including favourable terms on pricing warranties and after-sales support.
  
• Support operational efficiency by ensuring availability of critical parts and equipment.
  
• Provide procurement insights during project planning and equipment installation phases.
  
• Identify and proactively mitigate supply chain related risks including geopolitical logistical and product quality risks by working closely with all relevant teams including logistics and engineering.
  
• Develop contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical equipment and parts required in production by proactively working closely with logistics team to ensure a seamless process from order to delivery.
  
• Provide analysis and advice where needed especially around buy or lease option.
  
• Work very closely with the tax team on information needed for tax incentive purposes.
  
• Develop and execute category strategies based on market analysis and spend data and align with company goals budget and operational requirements.
  
• Take a proactive role in ensuring that projects and part requirements are planned sourced shipped and delivered on time.
  
• Work closely with finance and operations to forecast plan and track CAPEX investments.
  
• Evaluate supplier proposals negotiate pricing rebates service fees favourable payment terms and other contractual terms.
  
• Work with suppliers and finance department to validate payments rebates credit terms and resolve any payment issue promptly.
  
• Collaborate with engineering operations to plan for major Capex and maintenance parts requirements and to understand technical details requirements.
  
• Perform any other adhoc assignments requests by Management.
  
  

Requirements

• B.A. required/Masters preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Professional certification and membership to a reputable procurement and supplies body is highly desirable.
  
• Knowledge of SAP and any other related procurement package.
  
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role in a busy environment.
  
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office Word Excel and Outlook)
  
• Background and knowledge in engineering field will be an added advantage