Job Description

My client (International FMCG)based in Woodmead, Johannesburg,is seeking an experienced and hands-on Africa Category Manager (Logistics & Business Services)
JOB PURPOSE:
To lead supplier consolidation, group-level negotiations, and develop sourcing category strategies and initiatives for Logistics and Business Services across multiple countries in Africa, in order to optimize cost, ensuresupply continuity, and drive long-term value through supplier partnerships and structured service level agreements (SLAs)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute Africa sourcing strategiesfor Logistics and Business Services
• Identify, evaluate, and consolidate suppliers to optimize procurement efficiency and cost savings
• Conduct market analysis to identify new suppliers and alternative sources of sourcing opportunities
• Drive group-level negotiations for high-value initiatives to achieve cost reduction and improved service delivery

Supplier Management & Consolidation

• Establish and manage supplier relationships to ensure long-term partnerships and performance optimization
• Implement supplier consolidation strategies to reduce complexity and improve service levels
• Develop and oversee SLAs to ensure compliance with quality, delivery timelines, and cost expectations
• Monitor supplier performance using key metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Spend & Contract Management

• Analyze and consolidate high value spend across multiple business units and geographies
• Develop and manage long-term contracts and agreements with key suppliers
• Work closely with country operations and technical teams to formulatebest practices to help reduce costs, mitigate risk,and improve efficiency of procurement
• Ensure budget alignment and cost control
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement initiatives to drive procurement efficiencies

Operational Efficiency & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with procurement teams across different countries to align sourcing strategies
• Ensure compliance with group procurement policies and best practices
• Support digital procurement transformation and leverage tools such as SAP Ariba for sourcing and contract management
• Provide market intelligence and category insights to internal stakeholders for informed decision-making
• Focus on continuous improvement of the way in which the category is being managedsuch as:

• Propose new standards regarding processes
• Improved business efficiencies and speed to market
• Knowledge sharing with team

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain or related

Experience:

• 8 years' experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, supporting Supply Chainor Business Services
• Proven experience in managing sourcing activities for multiple countries, within the African region
• Experienced in spearheading projects or supplier transitionswith large matrix collaboration across the organization
• Experience in supplier consolidation and managing high-value negotiations at a regional or group leve

Skills Required