Category Manager - Direct

Job Summary

Managing the sourcing and procurement of Category B (part) & C Raw & Packaging Materials for SBC

Job Details

• Develop a Sourcing Strategy that delivers best in class raw & packaging materials for the organization
• Develop and maintain a structure that coordinates sourcing and contract management activities across the Direct procurement category, delivering targeted benefits to SBC
• Collaborate with internal customers to interpret the ongoing supply plan for the category. (Stakeholder Management)
• Consistently monitor market trends to stay abreast of the factors impacting on demand and supply, to be able to forecast trends, and implement actions, that positively impacts the SBCs position.
• Leverage on e- procurement tools; E-RFPs, E-RFQs, E-options etc to drive benefits for the business.
• Deliver best in class (cheapest) pricing to give cost advantage to the business
• Align pricing of all RPM with GM Procurement at the beginning of a new period.
• Develop & agree pricing formulas with GM Procurement for all relevant RPM
• Track and monitor all spend related to direct procurement category vis-à-vis the approved FY budget
• Work with Team to propose, track and subsequently implement corrective actions and coaching for vendors that fail to meet contract requirements.
• Manage the supplier performance system, ensuring adherence to terms and conditions, Service Level Agreement, and specified Key Performance Indicators on a quarterly basis. 
• Develop and implement category communication plans, including sharing new contract agreements and procedures for complying.
• Develop a robust supplier repository to facilitate the procurement at optimal price and quality at all times.
• Ensure overall business strategies, goals, and changes from senior leadership are understood and successfully executed. Communicate the unit goals to the team, motivating them in the accomplishment of set goals and objectives.
• Foster an environment for successful working relationships, ensuring improved morale and engagement levels. 
• Guide, coach and motivate team to drive high performance and improve value creation.
• Set key result areas, key performance indicators and goals for team members. (Annual goal Setting)
• Track and measure the progress of established goals. (Quarterly performance reviews and constructive feedback).
• Recommend and facilitate developmental interventions to bridge identified competency gaps. 
• Interview, hire and train new hires as the business requires. 
• Other duties as assigned within job scope.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. Preferably in supply chain management or any relevant field. 
• Minimum of 6 cognate years’ experience, preferably in the FMCG industry, handling procurement, vendor management, sourcing etc
• Intermediate level proficiency in the Microsoft Suite, especially Excel. 
• Relevant professional certification is an added advantage.

About Company

Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited

https://sevenup.seamlesshiring.com

Just like Nigeria, the entity SevenUp Bottling Company was conceived in 1959 by a great visionary named Mohammed El-Khalil and began operations as a soft drink bottling company. As a company, we have since achieved great success in the soft drink and bottling industries since beginning operations on October 1st of, 1960. As one of the longest-standing businesses in Nigeria, we have proudly contributed to job creation and partnered with many Nigerian suppliers and establishments. We also currently have nine plants across the country. SBC has a wide offering of sugar-sweetened and sugar-free non-alcoholic beverages. We can also boast of having Nigerian favourites like Pepsi, Seven-Up, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, and Teem in several variants and line extensions in our portfolio. Our history also contains iconic marketing campaigns such as ‘Fido Dido,’ ‘The Three Orange Men,’ and ‘The Pepsi Long Throat’ campaign. We are fueled by the need to ‘refresh and inspire a youthful lifestyle’ and our mission is guided by principles like hard work, determination, integrity, honesty, sustainability, fun, and refreshment. That’s why our brands champion and complement the music scene, sports, and the all-around ‘good life.’