Key Accountabilities:

•        Ensure the sourcing policy is implemented for specific product sub category and in accordance with the business plan

•        Assist in preparing the business plan for the subcategory

•        Monitor the implementation of business plans and performance of suppliers and products to ensure that the required standards are met.

•        Develop relationships with key suppliers and identify potential suppliers.

•        Identify new products/opportunities for the sub category

•        Maintain an awareness of any developments with respect to sourcing/industry/competitors for the category

•        To review country cost cards and to advise the sales teams on landed costs and recommended selling prices

•        To review the possibility of derisking the categories from environmental impact through creating local packing opportunities

•        Provide support to enable team members to execute their responsibilities to the required standards

•        Monitor progress on achieving sales target of self and reportees and provide timely and regular updates to the reporting authority

Functional Skills:

• Budgets vs. Actuals /Key variances (volume, value, profitability)
• Cycle Time Rationalization
•  Number of new suppliers/exclusive suppliers/products identified (absolute / as a %)
• Supplier satisfaction
• Initiatives (process improvements ;key projects)
• Adherence to systems and processes