JOB TITLE: Regional Category Manager
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
Key Responsibilities
- Execution of category strategies that are aligned to Global Category strategies. Execution will include regional sourcing strategy execution, supplier negotiations, sourcing events and contract implementation.
- Manage regional supplier relationships, execute joint collaborative Innovative initiatives, and monitor supplier contract negotiations.
- Primary owner of the relationship with regional and local terminal stakeholders
- Collaborate on strategies with Global Category Manager. Bring in Business and Regional Insights into Strategy. Work closely with fellow regional Category Managers.
- Responsible for creating transparency to leverage our volumes across APMT, secure efficient demand management, share best practices and ensure minimum compliance standards.
- Develop and manage internal and external partnerships by demonstrating strong leadership, project management, analytical, and communication skills.
- Collect voice of customers in the regions and identify opportunities for regional cross-leverage in close alignment with global Asset Category Management and Technical team .
- Support Supply Chain Procurement initiatives.
- Regional supplier development .
- Regional system and data integrity
Requirements
We are looking for:
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- 5 years’ or more experience in procurement.
- Strategic mindset, holistic picture, proactiveness and willingness to challenge status quo.
- Ability to work with ambiguity and navigate through regional cross-functional and cross-geographical complexities, with strong result orientation.
- You are a highly result-driven and solution-focused individual with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
- Ability to balance both short- and long-term orientation for the business.
- Good knowledge of regional business challenges and supplier landscape.
- Basic knowledge of terminal asset and operations.
- High-level understanding of Life Cycle Management categories and challenges.
- Strong project management skills.
- Solid analytical and presentation skills.
- Supply-chain and ERP system know-how.
- Good legal and contracting knowledge.
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Deadline: October 3, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Manager |