Category Manager

at  Emeco

Due to some exciting business growth, we are seeking a Category Manager to join our friendly team in Osborne Park.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing the sourcing strategy and tactical plans for centrally led categories. Along with delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring all parties meet contractual obligations, you will identify savings and strategic procurement opportunities to deliver direct EBIT translatable outcomes.

• Drive performance, culture and align with the company strategy and governance standards.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term category strategies for key spend segments across the group.
• Apply best-in-class procurement processes, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring long term profitability, competitive advantage, and cost reduction.
• Adherence to Group Strategic Procurement process, including key sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management and performance measurements.
• For both national and international vendors facilitate the bidding process.
• Monitor and analyse contract performance against agreed benchmarks and through agreed reporting mechanisms.
• Work effectively across business units with different objectives in the creation and implementation of procurement strategies for complex spend categories.
• Develop contract management tools, guidelines and manuals for standardisation and knowledge sharing purposes.
• Provide guidance on and implement technological based solutions.
• Manage audits of potential and current suppliers to guarantee an optimum supplier base.