Category Lead at CA Global

Reference: LB39

Job Description:

• Our client is seeking a Category Lead to join their gold operation in West Africa.
• The incumbent will collaborate with end-users and relevant functional departments, working under the guidance of a Category Manager, to create specifications, statements of work, performance metrics, tender documentation, and to draft and implement suitable contracts.
• You will coordinate with the internal procurement team to deliver best value solutions for the project, manage the tender/supplier selection/contract award and implement process ensuring effective communication is maintained throughout.

Responsibilities:

• Research and analyse data and market insights
• Calculate Forecast Purchase Price Variance(PPV); research and analyse market data on key commodities
• Search for insights into consumer needs
• Calculate forecasts for product demand trends
• Assist with upfront scope development, demand planning, market assessments, end to end tender process
• Handle tender management and evaluation, contract negotiation and change management transition plans
• Plan and implement long-term development strategies for product categories
• Recommend and implement phase out strategies for slow mover products
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors
• Manage and track allocated budget
• Participate in the selection, development, and assessment of a supply base
• Interface with key users, ensure effective visibility of the contracting strategy, and build strong working relationships with internal clients to meet operational and financial targets.
• Interface with corporate and mine site-based operations teams to establish category management requirements from planning to execution.
• Execute the supplier relationship management process including but not limited to tracking performance metrics, supplier safety record, fluctuating cost drivers and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure timely and professional service to end users in preparation for evaluation of commercial submissions received in an RFx.
• To handle tendering, contracts and negotiation strategy, in line with Procurement Plans.
• Achieve strong, collaborative, and sustainable relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Work with end-users and relevant functional departments to develop specifications, statements of work, performance metrics, tender documentation and drafting appropriate contract terms & conditions. 
• Co-ordinate with internal procurement team to deliver best value solutions for Business Unit.
• Handle the tender/supplier selection/contract award and implementation process ensuring effective communication is maintained throughout.  

Requirements: 

• Master’s in Business administration, Finance, Engineering, or appropriate discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of Strategic Sourcing Experience.
• Minimum 3-year experience as category lead preferably in mining industry, Construction, Services or Heavy Plant related.
• Hands on experience with analyzing big data and making forecasts.
• French / English language skills is a must
• Experience of working effectively in a senior management team environment.
• Experience working in multicultural environment, preferably in West Africa.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and build effective relationships and networks.
• Demonstrate strong conceptual skills and be capable of developing lateral and practical solutions.