SABMiller Plc recruitment for a Local Category Manager
SABMiller is in the beer and soft drinks business, bringing refreshment
and sociability to millions of people all over the world who enjoy our
drinks. We do business in a way that improves livelihoods
and helps
build communities. We are passionate about brewing and have a long
tradition of craftsmanship, making superb beer from high quality natural
ingredients.
SABMiller Plc is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Local Category Manager
Location: Lagos
Type: Permanent
Job Description
- 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 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.
- 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.
Key Responsibilities Include (but not limited to)
- Execute the procurement strategy process and implementation /
sourcing execution for a set of local categories in a Cross Functional
Team setting
- Manage supplier relationships for local categories
- Manage internal customer relationships for local categories
- Execute large Spot Buys
- Executes Local/Regional/Global categories in the country, leads contract implementation & drives contract compliance
Requirements
Academic background:
- Appropriate University/bachelor degree qualification is essential.
- A recognised qualification in procurement would be considered an asset.
Experience:
- 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.
Language skills:
- Proficiency in English is mandatory
Personal:
- 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.
Other Competencies:
- Drive for results, work within a team and challenging & influencing
Salary
Competitive, in country salary package
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply