Overview
Commodity Manager: Packaging Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Edge Executive Search
Responsible for the formulation of the long-term Group Category strategy and planning that provides an operating framework for the category team.
Oversee and evolve the category team’s commodity sourcing strategies by factoring fundamentals, macro-economic, supply market developments and changes in business priorities.
Ensure that sourcing strategies safeguard supply through contingencies and supply alternatives.
Oversee major strategic sourcing projects that deliver total cost of ownership savings by either leading cross functional sourcing teams or guiding commodity managers
Ensure that the category’s supply market intelligence, value chain and cost models are accurate and oversee the provision of budgetary input and quarterly cost forecasts to business
Apply supply management principles that build collaborative relationships with suppliers, and business
Participate in engagements with relevant category industry bodies and regulatory bodies to optimise Company’s position
Lead supply management with the selected Strategic and Critical suppliers (negotiations, reviews, contracting).
Key Professional Competencies
Core knowledge –Strategic sourcing, Procurement systems, Supplier relationship management, Cost management & Zero Based Budgeting, Supply Chain collaboration, Business P&L’s
Key foundational competencies
Academic –Financial acumen, Commercial acumen, Project Management, Problem solving, Decision making
Leadership – Managing Change, Taking the Company’s perspective, Influencing others, Driving long-term results, Developing myself & others
Personal Effectiveness –Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning
Experience
Function – 8 to 10 years experience procurement
Industry – Extensive Experience in FMCG industry
Title: Commodity Manager: Packaging
Company: Edge Executive Search
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Business (Business Development, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management, Operations Manager), Management (Business Development, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management, Operations Manager)
