Category Buyer Operations & Services
Job Purpose:
Responsible for sourcing suppliers of goods and services for an assigned category/portfolio; this entails market research, analysis, price negotiation, basic preparation of contract terms and conditions
Main Responsibilities:
Implement the annual Category Strategy and Plan as assigned, Timing and Sourcing Methods
Relationship Management and engagement of Stakeholders for Category as assigned: Branch Managers, Heads of Department, Senior Managers, Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants.
Implement standards, controls, processes or regulatory determined procedures for Category as assigned.
Implement Cost Management Programs/Initiatives for Category as assigned during the business cycle.
Implement the Supplier Contract Calendar for Category as assigned, Review expiries, inclusions, retirements, cancellations.
Review Suppliers Performance for CATEGORY as assigned; data collation and analysis for Service Level Agreements, participate in review meetings.
Responsible for pricing data integrity, contract records and supplier records.
Maintain all records relating to Procurement.
Any other reasonable and lawful instruction as given to the incumbent by his/her supervisor
Daily Responsibilities.
Generate RFP for items without approved prices/contracts
Manager supplier performance
Spend analysis
Negotiations
RFP analysis and evaluations
Educational qualifications and work experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management accounting, Business administration, any other related field
Professional Certification: Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent ACI Certificate, is an added advantage
More than 3 years' experience in Procurement Strategy Management (development and implementation), Commercial Experience (negotiation, market analysis and knowledge) and Supplier Management
