Category Manager (Procurement) at Japan Tobacco International (JTI)

Category Manager (Procurement) at Japan Tobacco International (JTI). Please ensure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies. Our 45,000 people come from all over the world, representing more than 100 nationalities. We market world-renowned brands in more than 130 countries with 409 offices, 29 factories, and 8 research & development centers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Category Manager (Procurement)

Job ID: 87855
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Contract Type: Permanent
Professional Level: Experienced
Professional Area: Procurement

Position Purpose

• The position exists to support managing the procurement activities for the relevant category within own location following the Cluster/Global category strategies and identifying alternative if required.

This role has the following main dimensions:

• Act as set category liaison for Cluster Category Manager.
• Participate in financial planning and deliver benefits/value within perimeter of action.
• Drive ad hoc cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage SRM with key local suppliers in full coordination with Global/Regional/Cluster directions.
• Ensure Cluster alignment and compliance with strategies.
• Apply Category Management principles, and coordinate Local implementation plans as per Global/Regional/Cluster directions.
• Ensure business connectivity and foster collaborative business partnership with specific stakeholders.

Main Areas of Responsibilities
Category Managment Strategy:

• The incumbent is responsible for procurement activities of the appointed business category within own location.
• Acts as set category liaison for Cluster Category Manager.
• 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.
• Rolls-out appropriate strategies setforth by the Cluster Category Manager, provides sound direction for appointed category and ensures close collaboration with all local stakeholers.
• Applies Category Management principles, develop and coordinate Local implementation plans as per Cluster directions.

Suppliers’ Management:

• Identifies and manages local suppliers’ pool. Negotiates strategic contracts and ensures optimum and sustainable supply conditions.
• Manages SRM with key suppliers in full coordination with Global/Regional/Cluster directions.
• Supports building of innovative & Sustainabile strategy with local suppliers and promotes any ideas that could represent a competitive advantage for JTI.
• 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.

KPIs & Targets:

• Achieves set Procurement negotiation targets and KPIs.
• Plans and delivers Savings targets. Develops and recommends strategic sourcing plan/decisions.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Aligns strategy with key business partners and ensures it meets Business’ priorities.
• Establishes alignment and effective communication among procurement organization, business partners and suppliers.

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.

Job Requirements
Education:

• University Degree in Finance / Supply Chain / Procurement.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in similar environment in a multinational company.

Language Skills:

• English (business language) other language is an asset (local language based on location).

Functional Skills:

• Strategic thinking.
• Business environment knowledge.
• Decision making, identifying and applying efficiencies.
• MS Office tools and SAP.
• Effective Negotiations and Communication, Interpersonal skills.
• Financial analysis.
• Leadership skills, Management of internal and external parties.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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