Category Lead: Corporate Services

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Plan and prioritise work for self and team members, using guidance from the Strategic Sourcing Manager and applying personal judgement, as appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to controls and that all work complies with established processes, rules, policies and regulations.
• Oversee and conduct sourcing of goods and services, including market research, preparation of Request for X (RFX) procurement-related documentation, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, supplier award recommendations and preparing and presenting submissions to relevant committees
• Supervise sourcing activities for the Corporate Services category in line with the Procurement Policy and general administrative processes, ensuring validity, timeliness, accuracy and completeness.
• Review and authorise RFXs and supplier award recommendations within delegated authority.
• Collate and analyse spend data for goods and services within the Corporate Services category to develop demand plans, support resource planning and assist with category strategy development, process improvements and management reporting.
• Analyse and compile management information relating to the Corporate Services category for reporting purposes.
• Manage relationships within the Corporate Services category and lead or participate in stakeholder engagements, both internally and externally.
• Participate actively in initiatives aimed at continuously improving departmental systems, processes and procedures.
• Proactively increase knowledge and skills within the functional area and apply learnings as appropriate.
• Manage team performance and development, providing ongoing training and long-term career management support.
• Collaborate with other procurement sections to ensure operational alignment in driving the overall strategy.

• At least a B Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain or an equivalent qualification in a related field;
• A minimum of 7‒8 years’ experience in procurement or sourcing, of which at least 3 years in a supervisory role; and
• A Chartered Accountant (SA) (NQF 8) qualification or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) certification will be an advantage.