Reference Number TSE230628-2
Job Title Category Manager - Tsebo Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions
Business Unit / Division Tsebo Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Johannesburg
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
About Us
We are in searching for a Catergory Manager - Procurement to be responsible for maximising the company's profit from selling products within a specific category. You will analyse complex data collected on client behaviour from a range of different sources, and then translate it into meaningful information to aid decision making.
As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people the heart of Tsebo is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify and implement Cost management initiatives through strategic sourcing to ensure lowest Total Cost of Ownership for the portfolio of categories being managed.
- Effective supplier relationship management based on a sound understand of business requirements including demand analysis, supplier identification, sourcing execution, contract negotiation etc.
- Ensure spend is focused on achieving the targeted 27 points for preferential procurement in our annual BBBEE ratings review.
- Deliver best net price by conducting cycle negotiations in line with the relevant category strategy.
- Manage suppliers compliance to Product and Service Quality set by business.
- Increase supply efficiency and effectiveness whilst continuously mitigating risk, including stock outs, stop supply, quality deviations
- Oversee and support Procurement administrators.
- Manage and maintain supplier agreements.
- Accurate and timely updating of Catalogues on D365.
- Data extraction and analysis for reporting purposes, supplier analysis, yield evaluations
- Have sound planning, organizing and time management skills
- Resilience and leadership skills to drive initiatives to completion
- Ability to work independently as well as good interpersonal skills
- Database management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy and have the ability to multi-task effectively
- Effective communication and relationship management at all levels within the business, particularly with senior regional management, regarding the Cleaning Categories
- Ability to maintain focus whilst working within an ambiguous and complex environment
- Strong analytical skills to collect and interpret data.
- Understand and drive a culture of cost leadership with a specific focus on Total cost of ownership (TCO
- Demonstrate an understanding of strategic sourcing.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of SHEQ policies and requirements.
- Knowledge of P2P process, policies and controls.
- Tertiary qualification in Procurement
- Membership to a recognised Procurement body will be an added advantage
- 5-8 years operational experience in the Cleaning & Hygiene industry.
- Minimum 5 - 8 years experience as a Procurement and or Supply Chain Management professional
- Must be proficient on ERP and preferably D365.
- Computer Literate (MS Office - strong Excel & Word).
- Ideally have worked across multiple geographies and will display a high degree of market insight and strategic orientation within the Cleaning & Hygiene environment.
- High ethical and business acumen in line with Tsebos policies.
