Description:
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To develop, execute and ensure compliance to category strategies that secure best possible value for Foskor. Use leading practices in strategic sourcing to create value within respective categories. The role will work with Category buyers to implement a process for sourcing products, materials and services from viable suppliers. The position will require the use of analytical rigor, strategic sourcing processes, and effective stakeholder relationship management capability.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
- Relevant Tertiary qualification in Procurement / Supply Chain Management / Business Management / Commerce
- Post Graduate Qualification in Management (Advantageous)
- Procurement Certificate (Advantageous)
- 5 years’ Procurement experience in Chemical, Mining and related industries
- 5 years’ Public Sector Procurement experience
- Category Management experience
- Source to Contract and Procure to Pay.
- Strategic Sourcing (including Global sourcing) and Category Management
- Products knowledge - Mining and Chemicals Processing
- Good Practice Procurement Governance and Compliance
- Financial and Commercial knowledge with strong business acumen
- Leading practices procurement processes and ERP systems e.g. JDE technology
- Corporate Governance
- Relevant South African (SA) Regulations and Legislation (E.g. SANS and ISO, Mining Charter, PPPFA, BBBEE, etc.)
- General Business Management knowledge
- Market Analysis and Research
- Develop and implement category strategies for allocated and defined categories, which includes commodities and services.
- Manage the source to contract and procure to pay processes and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
- Compliance with all relevant legislation, rules and standards
- Lead, mentor, and guide team members to ensure clear direction and career growth including learning and development. Ensure team members have resources and support required.
- Establish and manage relationships with key suppliers and outsourced partners for categories in scope and actively manage the contracts within the category.
Requirements:
- Relevant Tertiary qualification in Procurement / Supply Chain Management / Business Management / Commerce
- Post Graduate Qualification in Management (Advantageous)
- Procurement Certificate (Advantageous)
- 5 years’ Procurement experience in Chemical, Mining and related industries
- 5 years’ Public Sector Procurement experience
- Category Management experience
- Source to Contract and Procure to Pay.
- Strategic Sourcing (including Global sourcing) and Category Management
- Products knowledge - Mining and Chemicals Processing
- Good Practice Procurement Governance and Compliance
- Financial and Commercial knowledge with strong business acumen
- Leading practices procurement processes and ERP systems e.g. JDE technology
- Corporate Governance
- Relevant South African (SA) Regulations and Legislation (E.g. SANS and ISO, Mining Charter, PPPFA, BBBEE, etc.)
- General Business Management knowledge
- Market Analysis and Research
- Develop and implement category strategies for allocated and defined categories, which includes commodities and services.
- Manage the source to contract and procure to pay processes and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
- Compliance with all relevant legislation, rules and standards
- Lead, mentor, and guide team members to ensure clear direction and career growth including learning and development. Ensure team members have resources and support required.
- Establish and manage relationships with key suppliers and outsourced partners for categories in scope and actively manage the contracts within the category.
12 Sep 2025;
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