Senior Category Officer RM, Pm & Auxiliary inputs

Senior Category Officer RM, Pm & Auxiliary inputs lead the efficient and effective sourcing of materials -with the right quality, right quantity, delivered at the right time with optimal cost. He/she is responsible to Support Operational Requirements as per the company policy, procedure and code of conduct. Furthermore, the Senior category officer manages and administrates all contracts for purchasing; ensure effective and efficient contract compliance for all purchases with optimal cost for the company; administer, review and control the expiry and the renewal of contracts. Participates in coaching subordinates as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Assist the category manager in the Planning, organizing and monitoring the services/material procurement of the category.

• Develops category plan that beholds all actions on a monthly/Quarterly basis.

• Analyses cost breakdown and negotiate with vendors to secure advantageous terms and produce proposal to get approval from Management.

• Conclude annual contracts for the category materials and services and secure Management approval.

• Execute bids, Create PO and submit for Management approval.

• Perform supplier performance and assessment evaluation periodically.

• Participate in value engineering projects (value creation and cost reduction)

• Collect market dynamics and stay up to date with trends and risks of the market.

• Initiate purchase consolidation projects including tender and coordinate with users and service providers to keep minimum number of suppliers and optimum stock holding.

• Coach subordinates when assigned by the immediate supervisor.