Catergory Manager - Facilities Management at Empact Group

Job Purpose:

• Derive value for the Group by managing the procurement process including tendering, price negotiation and supplier contract management, in accordance with financial targets.
• Manage all aspects of facilities management’s procurement/purchasing function.
• Overall responsibility for coordination and monitoring all procurement related activities. 
• To execute the departmental strategy to support the BBBEE procurement codes, in accordance with the appropriate compliance and the governance practices of Group procurement. 

Minimum Requirements - Qualifications, Experience and Additional Tools/Capabilities:

• Minimum Senior Certificate with post-matric qualification in Supply chain management
• CIPS Qualification ideal
• At least 3 years’ experience in a facilities management procurement and/or category management function with a diverse supplier portfolio
• Good knowledge of the Supplier Development, BBBEE Act and services industry
• Driver's license essential
• Strong MS Office Skills (Advanced Excel Essential)
• Strong organizational skills
• A self-starter that takes accountability for your work.

Job Description:

• Develop and implement effective category management strategies that drive cost savings and efficiency for our clients.
• Champion standards and process improvements.
• Establish and cultivate robust relationships with key suppliers, fostering mutual benefits, enhancing quality and reliability.
• Management of RFx process for our sites.
• Collaborate with the operations team to understand their needs and deliver on their requirements.
• Drive the vendor performance through continuous engagement and assessment.
• Manage requirements of allocated supplier categories in accordance with budgetary provisions.
• Manage and optimise cost base increases, rebates, and discounts.
• Participate in contract negotiations with strategic vendors in collaboration with the Legal department and respective internal departments and provide recommendations for approval.
• Maintain professional and ethical relationships with suppliers ensuring ongoing stakeholder management.
• Manage allocated categories in line with the generic procurement scorecard per the requirements of the business. i.e., Enterprise and supplier development and Preferential procurement.
• Facilitate any changes to service / product contracts for suppliers following approval, in consultation with internal stakeholders and service providers.
• Ensure Procurement Compliance and Governance
• Develop and manage relationships with allocated category suppliers ensuring compliance to Group Procurement Policies and ethical practices.
• Manage strategic relationships with key category suppliers, ensuring regular communication at multiple levels.
• Facilitate quarterly strategic supplier meetings with Group procurement management.
• Develop and manage relationships with the Group divisional operations teams, to ensure supplier SLA delivery and any challenges are being addressed timelessly.