Category Analyst – (Raw Materials, Traded Goods & Chemicals/Directs) needed at AECI Limited

Job Description    
Purpose of the job

• To support the Category Manager by analysing and reporting on trends for key deliverables of sourcing procedures.
• To co-ordinate sourcing procedures and sourcing projects in accordance with both customer and business requirements.

Required outputs

• Assist with annual Budgets.
• Prepare tender/RFP documents
• Run tender processes and analyse the returned data.
• Negotiate the best terms and prices for services and goods procured (Manage supply risk.)
• Compile and implement formal contract documents
• Ensure timeous extension / termination of contract portfolio
• Collect data, analyse, benchmark and identify trends using understanding of sourcing processes.
• Analyse spend data and identify improvement / saving opportunities (i.e. TCO analysis)
• Support data collection on supplier performance throughout the organisation as part of SRM process
• Support creation and administration of Purchase Order history, material/service and vendor master data on an ongoing basis
• Regularly meet with internal and external stakeholders to discuss goals and develop plans to meet agreed outputs
• Support and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives
• Apply the relevant procurement processes and manage contractors/suppliers for designated portfolio
• Ensure compliance with AECI Group Procurement Policy, Directives and Centre Instructions as well as legal and regulatory requirements
• Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental standards

Qualifications & Experience    

• Tertiary qualification in Purchasing & Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in Contractual Procurement, Data Analytics
• Experience with ERP / and or spend management systems
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other analytical tools
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and present trends
• Good command of English (written and communication) for writing, engaging and presentation purposes
• Understanding of company strategies regarding management of supply chain, financial goals, process efficiencies
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment

Personal attributes

• Leadership
• Communication skills
• Team player
• Problem solving ability
• Attention to detail
• Result driven

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/03