Category Manager at IFF overseeing strategic sourcing for OPEX and CAPEX procurement in North America. Leading negotiations and supplier relationships to enhance operational reliability.
About the role
- Managing Third Party supplier resources for Absa, ensuring operational delivery and compliance with policies while supporting stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Ensure adequate and appropriate management Third Party supplier (capacity and capability)
- Working closely with CIO’s, Business Managers and Change Managers to support onboarding, engagement, and ongoing delivery of contract resources
- Manage relationships with third‑party suppliers to ensure seamless operational delivery aligned to Absa standards
- Work in collaboration with Procurement to ensure strategic alignment of third‑party supplier spend
- Identify, formulate, and implement strategic opportunities for third‑party optimisation and cost‑saving initiatives
- Ensure all contracting resources are engaged in line with Group policies, frameworks, and issued guidance
- Manage and resolve material escalations raised by Line Managers to ensure timeous remediation and adherence to agreed SLAs
- Communicate and enforce contract resource management processes across Absa Bank
- Track spend against allocated budgets, including overtime and accruals
- Produce monthly reporting on contract resource headcount by business area and employee category
- Validate and benchmark rates against internal market standards
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree (relevant field)
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably within procurement, finance, or workforce management
- At least 2 years’ experience managing third‑party or contingent contract resources
- Strong administrative and reporting capability (SAP BW advantageous)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Negotiation and stakeholder management expertise
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Benefits
- Equal opportunity, affirmative action employer
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