The Category Manager: Logistics is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that optimise logistics network across the Group. The role ensures cost efficiency, service excellence, sustainability, and innovation in the sourcing of transportation, warehousing, and distribution solutions. By leveraging market intelligence, supplier partnerships, and data-driven insights, the Category Manager drives value creation, mitigates risks, and supports the business in delivery, reliability and efficiency.<\/p>\n
Key Duties & Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tCategory Strategy Execution: Deliver sustainable medium- to long-term category strategies aligned with CEPG and business objectives.
\n\tValue Creation: Formulate and implement a 3-year value creation strategy, driving competitive advantage projects across markets.
\n\tEffective Negotiations: Lead sourcing initiatives and Go-To-Market negotiations, concluding agreements that safeguard CCBA interests.
\n\tSupplier Performance Assurance: Ensure suppliers meet The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) requirements, audits, and KPIs, with corrective actions implemented when necessary.
\n\tCost Leadership: Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through consolidation, standardisation, and proactive procurement power.
\n\tMarket Responsiveness: Track global pricing, capacity, and currency trends, mitigating risks from inflation and supply volatility.
\n\tOperational Efficiency: Collaborate with Finance to improve Purchase-to-Pay processes, resolving escalations and improving compliance.
\n\tContinuous Improvement: Develop benchmarks and scorecards against global best practices, embedding performance improvements.<\/p>\n
Skills, Experience & Education\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nQualifications:<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
\n\tPostgraduate qualification (e.g. Honours, MBA, or CIPS certification) would be an advantage.<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
\tMinimum 5 years\u2019 procurement experience, of which 3 years in strategic \/ operational procurement within FMCG.
\n\tProven track record in category strategy development, negotiations, and supplier management.<\/p>\n
Skills:<\/p>\n
\tStrong interpersonal and influencing skills.
\n\tCommercial acumen with deep understanding of cost drivers.
\n\tAnalytical ability for pricing, trends, and currency impact.
\n\tStrategic thinking with execution excellence.
\n\tRelationship-building across internal and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Deadline:14th October,2025<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.coca-cola.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
ccba.erecruit.co<\/p>\n
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