Category Manager

3 months ago


مصر, Egypt JTI - Japan Tobacco International Full time

At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs. **46,000 people from all over the world** are continuously building their unique success story with us.** 83% of employees feel happy **working at JTI.

To make a difference with us, all you need to do is bring your **human best.**

**Category Manager**

**What this position is about - Purpose**:
The position exists to support managing the procurement activities for the Services category within own location following the Cluster/Global category strategies and identifying alternative if required.

**What will you do - Responsibilities**:

- **Category Management Strategy**:
The incumbent is responsible for procurement activities of the Services category within own location. Acts as set category liaison for Cluster Category Manager. Rolls-out appropriate strategies set forth by the Cluster Category Manager, provides sound direction for appointed category and ensures close collaboration with all local stakeholders.
Applies Category Management principles, develop and coordinate Local implementation plans as per Cluster directions.
Works in close collaboration with Cluster Category Manager to provide local insights on Global Strategy definition and ensure that suppliers' list is managed in the most efficient & effective manner.
Participates in financial planning and deliver benefits/value within their perimeter of action
- **Suppliers' Management**:Identifies and manages local suppliers' pool. Negotiates strategic contracts and ensures optimum and sustainable supply conditions. Recommends timely strategic decisions where relevant to prevent procurement inefficiencies. Ensures sustainability of supply and effective supplier relationship management throughout the supply chain. Demonstrates ability to challenge status quo, proposes and runs projects that will add value to both Procurement and business functions.
Manages SRM with key suppliers in full coordination with Global/Regional/Cluster directions. Supports building of innovative & Sustainable strategy with local suppliers and promotes any ideas that could represent a competitive advantage for JTI.
- **KPIs & Targets**:Achieves set Procurement negotiation targets and KPIs. Plans and delivers Savings targets. Develops and recommends strategic sourcing plan/decisions.
Leads and /or supports supplier bidding processes in close cooperation with respective business partners to ensure best combination of quality, cost and service parameters / conditions for products and services are attained.
Drives strategy implementation at local level for assigned category and monitors performance. Ensures corrective actions are taken when required.
Drives ad hoc cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- **Business Partnership**: Ensure business connectivity and foster collaborative business partnership with specific stakeholders. Focuses on demonstrating value of Business Partnership, by developing a customer-oriented approach. Aligns strategy with key business partners and ensures it meets Business' priorities. Establishes alignment and effective communication among procurement organization, business partners and suppliers. Takes preventive actions to avoid supply issues and resolves problems in due time. Act as a main contact person for hosted location Management Team to address Procurement related aspects.
Assumes responsibilities for additional projects, tasks as assigned by his/her superior and reflect core behaviors in all aspects of work.
- **Market Intelligence**: Shares Category intelligence, identifies trends and opportunities. Applies best practices in procurement process management by utilizing latest models and takes necessary actions for areas of improvement. Conducts supply risk assessments, builds contingency plans, finds alternative ideas, solutions in securing best conditions for the company including extensive market research and proactive sourcing of innovative suppliers.

**Who are we looking for - Requirements**:

- University degree in Finance / Supply Chain / Procurement / Industrial Engineer
- Minimum 3 years experience in similar environment in a multinational company
- English (business language) other language is an asset
- MS Office tools and SAP
- Strategic thinking, financial analysis
- Management of internal and external parties

**What are the next steps - Recruitment process**:
Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.

**Next Steps**:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
- At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let t


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