Africa Category Manager - Logistics & Business Services - Johannesburg

My client ( International FMCG) based in Woodmead, Johannesburg, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Africa Category Manager (Logistics & Business Services) JOB PURPOSE: To lead supplier consolidation, group-level negotiations, and develop sourcing category strategies and initiatives for Logistics and Business Services across multiple countries in Africa, in order to optimize cost, ensure supply continuity, and drive long-term value through supplier partnerships and structured service level agreements (SLAs) MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Develop and execute Africa sourcing strateg ies for Logistics and Business Services Identify, evaluate, and consolidate suppliers to optimize procurement efficiency and cost savings Conduct market analysis to identify new suppliers and alternative sources of sourcing opportunities Drive group-level negotiations for high-value initiatives to achieve cost reduction and improved service delivery Supplier Management & Consolidation Establish and manage supplier relationships to ensure long-term partnerships and performance optimization Implement supplier consolidation strategies to reduce complexity and improve service levels Develop and oversee SLAs to ensure compliance with quality, delivery timelines, and cost expectations Monitor supplier performance using key metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives Spend & Contract Management Analyze and consolidate high value spend across multiple business units and geographies Develop and manage long-term contracts and agreements with key suppliers Work closely with country operations and technical teams to formulat e best practices to help reduce costs , mitigate risk, and improve efficiency of procurement Ensure budget alignment and cost control Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement initiatives to drive procurement efficiencies Operational Efficiency & Stakeholder Collaboration Collaborate with procurement teams across different countries to align sourcing strategies Ensure compliance with group procurement policies and best practices Support digital procurement transformation and leverage tools such as SAP Ariba for sourcing and contract management Provide market intelligence and category insights to internal stakeholders for informed decision-making Focus on continuous improvement of the way in which the category is being managed such as: Propose new standards regarding processes Improved business efficiencies and speed to market Knowledge sharing with team QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES: Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Operation s , Supply Chain or related Experience: 8 years ' experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, supporting Supply Chain or Business Services Proven experience in managing sourcing activities for multiple countries, within the African region Experienced in spearheading projects or supplier transition s with large matrix collaboration across the organization Experience in supplier consolidation and managing high-value negotiations at a regional or group leve