Logistics and Packaging Category Head

SUMMARY:

Large manufacturing Client based in Richards Bay is in search of a well Qualified/Degreed individual that will act as the Head of Logistics and Procurement within PACKAGING. This individual will be responsible for the development and implementation of a category strategy to optimize total cost of ownership, minimize risk and ensure sustainability for Logistics and Packaging spend across South Africa.  There is no one reporting into this role.  This position is purely to DRIVE Strategy through implementation. The successful candidate will come from a 7-10 years Logistics and Procurement background within a Packaging environment.

CIPS registration will secure your position on our shortlist.  

POSITION INFO:

Large manufacturing Client based in Richards Bay is in search of a well Qualified/Degreed individual that will act as the Head of Logistics and Procurement within PACKAGING. This individual will be responsible for the development and implementation of a category strategy to optimize total cost of ownership, minimize risk and ensure sustainability for Logistics and Packaging spend across South Africa.  There is no one reporting into this role.  This position is purely to DRIVE Strategy through implementation. The successful candidate will come from a 5-10 years Logistics and Procurement background within a Packaging environment.

CIPS registration will secure your position on our shortlist.  

Minimum requirements:

• BSc or BTech Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, or Category relevant.
• CIPS registration and/or qualification would be an added advantage
• 5-10 years in Logistics /strategic sourcing / operations / commercial / category specialist role; procurement in international environment and leadership experience preferable.
• Proficiency in MS Office suites will be essential.
• Competent in the use of the SAP MM module is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develops a category strategy (3 to 5 years), develops road maps to implement the strategy, and monitor against this
• Ensures category alignment with the Group Procurement team.
• Scopes and sources at a global level.
• Drives supplier negotiations and facilitates contract implementation. Manages against these contracts to ensure Service Level Agreement compliance.
• Conducts supplier relationship management including supplier audits and evaluations.
• Performs regular market analysis and benchmarking.
• Focuses on buying channel digitalisation and automation.
• Monitors risks and ensures that the strategy and road maps are adjusted to account for any changes.
• Minimises Total Cost of Ownership.
• Drives value creation and innovative thinking.
• Builds strong relationships with Operations and maintains a good understanding of Operations.
• Partners effectively with the Supply Chain Management department to deliver ongoing logistics cost reduction and drive strategic partnerships with key logistics service providers.
• Ensures effective people management.

Job Competencies / Attributes / Skills:

• High level of commercial acumen.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Analytical thinking with high attention to detail.
• Ability to operate at a strategic level and see the big picture.
• Self-management and self-motivation with high integrity.
• Good verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Adopts a Continuous Improvement approach in their work.
• Able to work independently under pressure.
• Confident to deal independently with Senior Leaders.

 

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