Capex Zone Implementation Manager | SAB

SAB Careers – Capex Zone Implementation Manager

The Capex Zone Implementation Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the development of category strategies within Indirect procurement categories, overseen by the Regional Procurement office. They are tasked with executing these strategies successfully on a zone and, when necessary, country basis, while providing regional support for categories managed centrally by GPO.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities:

Support Sourcing Strategy Development:

• Gather all relevant zone analytics pertaining to the category/categories.
• Analyze spending patterns and specific user requirements.
• Conduct market research to evaluate zone dynamics related to the category/categories.

Support Sourcing Strategy Execution:

• Ensure preparedness across both zones and countries for strategy execution.
• Escalate supplier performance issues as needed.
• Assist in Collaborative Optimization activities where applicable.
• Handle second-level escalations with suppliers/internal stakeholders to resolve performance issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of Category Manager sourcing outputs/agreements.
• Ensure suppliers are adequately enabled through PSS (Procure-to-Pay Systems).
• Ensure effective operationalization of contractual terms and conditions within the business.

Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics, or Purchasing.
• 3 years of procurement experience in CAPEX or MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) category management roles.
• Knowledge of Civils construction tendering is advantageous, including familiarity with BOQ (Bill of Quantities) and FIDIC contracts.
• CIPS or equivalent Purchasing Professional accreditation.
• Experience in Pan African/Regional or Global category management.
• Sound understanding of procurement strategic sourcing methodology.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing production systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and strong analytics skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Familiarity with procurement systems like Ariba, and experience with eRFX and eAuction processes.
• Knowledge of SAP is advantageous.
• Willingness to occasionally travel within Africa.