Define and implement category strategies to ensure the long-term success of the KFC business in Africa
Ensure contingency principles are defined and ready for implementation across suppliers
Leverage direction set by the Senior Procurement Manager for commodities to set local direction for long-term assured and cost-optimized supply
Build strong and collaborative relationships cross-functionally within our business and in the market with suppliers
Understand the macros of Africa as well as legislation that affects supply and build the relevant relationships where necessary to unlock supply risk
Ensure effective supply market research, commodity/ indices tracking, sourcing, cost analysis, contracting, and supplier management techniques are used which reflects professional purchasing best practice
Planning:
Work with internal stakeholders to provide support where required to enable innovation & agility
Actively ensure suppliers are maintaining required resources & stock levels to ensure the reliable supply of products and/or service
Develop existing and new suppliersxe2x80x99 capabilities, and capacity, to achieve a competitive advantage
Execution:
Overall accountable for quality, supply, and cost for suppliers
Execution of category plans to deliver commercial benefits and risk mitigation
Ensure effective negotiations of commercial terms while mitigating risk and exceeding stakeholdersxe2x80x99 requirements
Execution of supply contingency when required
Conduct Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Performance reviews with your suppliers around the quality of supply, cost of supply, and supply reliability
Implement appropriate account management practices across the supply base - which include audits, management reviews, performance and risk management
Maintain good franchisee, distributor, and supplier relationships
Ensure effective internal and external stakeholder communication, involvement, and buy-in, including franchisees
Ensure all category management-related documentation and records are well maintained on the shared folders for knowledge-building/retention and audit purposes
Stakeholders
Chief Supply Chain Officer, Supply Chain Director, Senior Procurement Manager, Global SC Team, SCM Team, Operations Team, Marketing Team, Franchisees and SA Leadership Team
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Commerce / Business / Engineering / Science
Experience
A minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in management roles involved with strategic sourcing
Strong commercial acumen, with a track record in driving down total costs for products & services
Experience in strategic sourcing and purchase category management, including understanding supplier, product & service cost structures & drivers
Experience in managing Technology, Digital & Indirects categories essential
Ideally possess experience in formal project management
Competencies
Analytical; able to develop models and solve problems
Possess strategic negotiating skills and experience
Good communication, influencing and change management skills