<meta charset="utf-8" /> <p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Category Manager - Procurement</b></p> &nbsp; <p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Responsibilities</b></p> &nbsp; <ul> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Formal training or experience in strategic sourcing, negotiations</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Exceptional track record of building relationships with stakeholders or customers that have resulted in high customer satisfaction</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Ability to act independently and can interface with customers and suppliers via strong written and verbal communications skills</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Strong ability to effectively manage in a matrix organisational structure working with multiple internal clients</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Strong analytical, organisation/time management and problem-solving skills</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Well-developed, solution-oriented selling skills</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Ability to drive transformational change</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Solid multi-phase project management skills</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Ability to adapt to the varied corporate cultures and organisational structures of our customers</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Developing a supply base that supports business needs</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Take an active role and work with internal stakeholders(R&amp;D, Operations, C&amp;D, Marketing, Pricing)</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Develop potential sourcing scenarios and negotiation tactics, prepare and conduct regional negotiations</b></p> </li> </ul> &nbsp; <p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Requirements&nbsp;</b></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience&nbsp;&nbsp;</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Good knowledge of the local category market place and procurement best practices</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Experience in Procurement preferred</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Proven record of effective negotiation skills and strong business insight</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Experience negotiating and developing contracts preferred</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Developing market intelligence to communicate across the organisation</b></p> </li> <li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-bae392d3-7fff-35ef-7b44-6e9f15103cf0">Presentation experience and skills required</b></p> </li> </ul> <br /> &nbsp;