Category Manager – Direct at Seven Up Bottling Company

Job Summary

• Managing the sourcing and procurement of Category B (part) & C Raw & Packaging Materials for SBC

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. Preferably in supply chain management or any relevant field.
• Minimum of 6 cognate years’ experience, preferably in the FMCG industry, handling procurement, vendor management, sourcing etc
• Intermediate level proficiency in the Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
• Relevant professional certification is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Sourcing Strategy that delivers best in class raw & packaging materials for the organization
• Develop and maintain a structure that coordinates sourcing and contract management activities across the Direct procurement category, delivering targeted benefits to SBC
• Collaborate with internal customers to interpret the ongoing supply plan for the category. (Stakeholder Management)
• Consistently monitor market trends to stay abreast of the factors impacting on demand and supply, to be able to forecast trends, and implement actions, that positively impacts the SBCs position.
• Leverage on e- procurement tools; E-RFPs, E-RFQs, E-options etc to drive benefits for the business.
• Deliver best in class (cheapest) pricing to give cost advantage to the business
• Align pricing of all RPM with GM Procurement at the beginning of a new period.
• Develop & agree pricing formulas with GM Procurement for all relevant RPM
• Track and monitor all spend related to direct procurement category vis-à-vis the approved FY budget
• Work with Team to propose, track and subsequently implement corrective actions and coaching for vendors that fail to meet contract requirements.
• Manage the supplier performance system, ensuring adherence to terms and conditions, Service Level Agreement, and specified Key Performance Indicators on a quarterly basis.
• Develop and implement category communication plans, including sharing new contract agreements and procedures for complying.
• Develop a robust supplier repository to facilitate the procurement at optimal price and quality at all times.
• Ensure overall business strategies, goals, and changes from senior leadership are understood and successfully executed. Communicate the unit goals to the team, motivating them in the accomplishment of set goals and objectives.
• Foster an environment for successful working relationships, ensuring improved morale and engagement levels.
• Guide, coach and motivate team to drive high performance and improve value creation.
• Set key result areas, key performance indicators and goals for team members. (Annual goal Setting)
• Track and measure the progress of established goals. (Quarterly performance reviews and constructive feedback).
• Recommend and facilitate developmental interventions to bridge identified competency gaps.
• Interview, hire and train new hires as the business requires.
• Other duties as assigned within job scope.