Assistant Category Manager

• Experience in ERP system is an advantage (preferably SAP). Proficient in MS Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience in market research & analysis, supplier identification & qualification, tender process, contract management and setting of tangible and robust performance criteria.
• Strong expertise in identifying, executing and achieving sourcing strategies and initiatives that are aligned to business objectives.
  
  

Skills :

• Highly numerate, possess excellent analytical reasoning & critical thinking skills. Ability to think and act strategically with strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent negotiation skills, project management and performance management capabilities.
• Effective use of procurement tools such as Spend Analytics, e-Procurement, electronic tendering/e-Auctions etc. at an advanced level.
• Sound decision-making capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly collaborative across departments, with the ability to influence change.
• Strong leadership and management skills. Able to motivate, stimulate and influence teams/individuals.
• Customer focused, results orientated, self-motivator and a team player.
• Principled leadership with sound business ethics and consistency with principles, values and behaviour.