Position: Local Category Manager
Job Ref#: 371
Location:Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Who are we?
SABMiller Procurement is the global procurem
ent organisation of the SABMiller
Group. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, SABMiller Procurement sources an
extensive range of materials and services. This includes brewing materials,
packaging, capital equipment, marketing materials and business services.
SABMiller Procurement operates four regional offices located in Johannesburg
(South Africa), Miami (USA), Zug (Switzerland) and Melbourne (Australia).
We are on a journey towards Procurement Excellence aiming at integrating the
end to end procurement organisation and developing optimal sourcing strategies.
Our business is a multi-cultural workforce with international leaders and
specialists in their procurement field. To continue being a best in class
procurement organisation we focus on attracting, retaining and developing the
best talent to support a culture that motivates the fulfilment of our highly
demanding goals. This is why our organisation is known for intellectual and
analytical rigour, strategic focus backed up by executional and operational excellence
and relentless drive for sustainable value creation for SABMiller. Do you want
to join our journey?
What do we offer?
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. 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 for the
TBL Group.
Who are you?
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 and Swahili essential
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 and Benefits: Competitive, in country salary package
How To Apply:
Click here to Apply – Local Category Manager
