SABMiller Plc a beer and soft drinks brewer is recruiting for the below vacancy : 

POSITION : Local Category Manager 

Description

• The Local Category Manager supports the implementation of Global strategies in the country, to maximise total cost of ownership savings and procurement value contribution.
• Under the guidance of Regional and Global Category Managers/Directors, he/she supports the implementation of Global Category strategies by supporting strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement optimisation projects.
• SABMiller Procurement sources an extensive range of materials and services. This includes brewing materials, packaging, capital equipment, marketing materials and business services
• The Local Category Manager provides support for the development of category practices for local categories, including support in relation to sourcing strategy definition, deployment, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities 

• Manage supplier relationships for local categories
• Manage internal customer relationships for local categories
• Execute the procurement strategy process and implementation / sourcing execution for a set of local categories in a Cross Functional Team setting
• Executes Local/Regional/Global categories in the country, leads contract implementation & drives contract compliance
• Execute large Spot Buys

Requirements

• Appropriate University/bachelor degree qualification is essential. A recognised qualification in procurement would be considered an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of sourcing, contract negotiation, tendering, spend under management, with substantial professional experience (2 - 4 years) in the same functional domain or other related positions.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory
• Ambitious and self-driven with the ability to work proactively and autonomously in a complex and challenging environment. Both the role and SABMiller would suit someone looking for the potential to further develop a career in procurement.
•  Drive for results, work within a team and challenging & influencing