CA Global - Our client is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Category Lead
Reference Number: LB39 Location: Nigeria
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Category Lead to join their gold operation in West Africa.
The incumbent will collaborate with end-users and relevant functional departments, working under the guidance of a Category Manager, to create specifications, statements of work, performance metrics, tender documentation, and to draft and implement suitable contracts.
You will coordinate with the internal procurement team to deliver best value solutions for the project, manage the tender/supplier selection/contract award and implement process ensuring effective communication is maintained throughout.
Responsibilities
Research and analyse data and market insights
Calculate Forecast Purchase Price Variance(PPV); research and analyse market data on key commodities
Search for insights into consumer needs
Calculate forecasts for product demand trends
Assist with upfront scope development, demand planning, market assessments, end to end tender process
Handle tender management and evaluation, contract negotiation and change management transition plans
Plan and implement long-term development strategies for product categories
Recommend and implement phase out strategies for slow mover products
Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors
Manage and track allocated budget
Participate in the selection, development, and assessment of a supply base
Interface with key users, ensure effective visibility of the contracting strategy, and build strong working relationships with internal clients to meet operational and financial targets.
Interface with corporate and mine site-based operations teams to establish category management requirements from planning to execution.
Execute the supplier relationship management process including but not limited to tracking performance metrics, supplier safety record, fluctuating cost drivers and customer satisfaction.
Ensure timely and professional service to end users in preparation for evaluation of commercial submissions received in an RFx.
To handle tendering, contracts and negotiation strategy, in line with Procurement Plans.
Achieve strong, collaborative, and sustainable relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
Work with end-users and relevant functional departments to develop specifications, statements of work, performance metrics, tender documentation and drafting appropriate contract terms & conditions.
Co-ordinate with internal procurement team to deliver best value solutions for Business Unit.
Handle the tender/supplier selection/contract award and implementation process ensuring effective communication is maintained throughout.
Requirements
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or appropriate discipline.
3 to 5 years of Strategic Sourcing Experience.
Minimum of 3 years experience as category lead preferably in mining industry, Construction, Services or Heavy Plant related.
Hands on experience with analyzing big data and making forecasts.
French / English language skills is a must
Experience of working effectively in a senior management team environment.
Experience working in multicultural environment, preferably in West Africa.
Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and build effective relationships and networks.
Demonstrate strong conceptual skills and be capable of developing lateral and practical solutions.