Category Manager: Groceries & Non-Food

LOCATION: CAPE TOWN

JOB PURPOSE

To develop and execute strategic category management, sourcing, and supplier relationship strategies for Engen's convenience retail categories. Drive category performance optimization through data-driven insights, effective assortment planning, promotional execution, and supplier partnerships to maximize turnover, margin, and customer satisfaction across the national retail footprint.

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE BEFORE

• NQF Level 7 (Degree in Marketing/ Sales & Marketing/ Business Management)
• 8 years experience in FMCG, Category Management or Buying.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

• Manage assigned sub-category by building and executing strategic sourcing and category management plans supported by in-depth analysis of purchasing demand, supplier, market, price/cost structures, generate suppliers list and assessment criteria, drive the negotiation strategy and prepare/operationalize the contract to ensure delivery of business objectives
• Develop and ensuring sustainable and effective supplier relationship management through reliable supply base lead pre-qualification of potential suppliers and build partnerships with strategic suppliers
• Develop clear strategy to optimize allocation of spend across suppliers, review supplier performance and assess supplier risks
• Develop supplier segmentation by category, interface with senior suppliers executives to set supplier management targets
• Manage end-to-end contract management life cycle and develop mitigation plans to ensure delivery and performance of suppliers as per agreed by SLA's
• Engage suppliers and dealers continuously for feedback sharing on product and category performance and jointly conduct site visits with sales team

HSEQ COMPLIANCE

• Ensure quality of listed products, and safety of product ingredients and that all listed products conform to sell by dates

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Conduct relevant promotions, planogramming of categories and subcategories, new concept development, product master per supply per category and develop & manage a dealer's ordering system to ensure efficient business operations

Job Advert Closing Date:  All job adverts close five days after date posted

Engen’s approved Employment Equity plans and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Let us know how we can accommodate you to participate in the recruitment process.

Important Information:

1. The appointment will be made in line with Engen's Employment Equity Strategy.
2. All applications must be submitted to the contact person/ numbers provided & in the manner requested.
3. If  not submitted by the closing date, your application will automatically not be considered.
4. Engen does not guarantee that you will be called for an interview or appointed by virtue of your application.
5. Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment.