Group Manager Category Management.COE COE.Supply Chain (Business Services)(F51001) needed at Airports Company of South Africa Limited

The successful candidate will be reporting to Chief Procurement Officer, and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Drive a focus on category management planning through influencing and facilitating the development of future strategic directions of the category management department.
• Monitor macro and micro-economics conditions, legislation, competition, market sentiment and the industry to regularly assess the impact and relevance of Category Management Strategy on ACSA.
• Develop and lead an effective demand planning capability which supports forecasting, budgeting and integrated business planning.
• Drive an effective demand planning and demand management capability which will contribute to the identification and realisation of cost reduction and cost saving opportunities.
• Drive the identification and realisation of cost reduction and cost saving opportunities through effective category management.
• Ensure that supplier agreements are negotiated in line with category specific requirements and managed according to SCM Policies.
• Accountable for departmental performance, within the agreed strategic framework and approved plans.
• Manage ACSA’s risk exposure through identification, implementation and maintenance of risk control measures to minimise the Company’s liability.
• Ensure the collaboration between Category Managers and Supply Chain Business Partners on site and commodity specific demand planning and category management.
• Oversee the Management of IT and master data related projects for category management.
• Develop operational, Capex and labour budgets for the department emanating from business plans.
• Champion knowledge and learning development within teams.

Technical Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required: 

• Bachelor Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Supply Chain Management / Commerce / Accounting / Administration or Law is essential
• Master’s degree (NQF 9) in MCOM, MBA / MBL / LLM or Commercial Law is advantageous.
• Accreditations with Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (MCIPS) or SAPICS is recommended.
• 8 years’ operational experience in strategic sourcing is essential
• 4 years Management experience in middle management is essential
•  Valid Code B drivers’ licence