Senior Category Manager (Utilities, Operations and Projects

Location:

Fourways with travel to Sasolburg as determined by business, South Africa
Business Unit: MOS | Supply Chain

Reports To:

Chief Procurement Officer

Omnia's Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain (MOS) Supply Chain plays a critical role in enabling efficient, safe, and reliable manufacturing operations. Through integrated supply chain solutions, we support the delivery of essential products and services that power performance across diverse environments.

As part of our team, you will contribute to a high-impact operation focused on precision, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. We are seeking professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to delivering value through strong execution and collaboration.

As a division of Omnia Group, our shared purpose drives us every day:
Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.

With more than 70 years of expertise, Omnia is a diversified international business operating across agriculture, mining and chemicals. Operating in 26 countries and distributing products and services across more than 40 countries, we deliver innovative solutions that support food security, responsible mining and sustainable industrial development.

Our people are united by a commitment to innovation, integrity, collaboration and excellence. Through meaningful work, continuous development and a strong purpose-driven culture, we create opportunities for our people to make a lasting impact.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS (PURPOSE)

The Senior Category Manager:
Utilities, Operations & Projects is responsible for effecting the most appropriate procurement processes to optimise the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to Omnia Group across a Global span at an acceptable level of supply risk, in accordance with all related policies. The Senior Category Manager will ensure alignment of Procurement Strategy and execute relevant KPI's in area of responsibility.

Their scope of work is Global and for the Omnia Group and will be defined by a set of spend categories allocated for their management.

The Senior Category Manager:
Utilities, Operations & Projects will be responsible for area of responsibility. This will involve an in depth understanding of the market, supplier sourcing, risk and performance management.

Analysis of current procurement expenditures, business needs both current and future, and supply markets should enable the Senior Category Manager to develop optimal sourcing strategies for review and acceptance by business and Chief Procurement Officer.

The Senior Category Manger is responsible for attracting, retaining and engaging preferred suppliers, on terms and with relationships that are favourable to the company at competitive costs, appropriate service levels and risk exposure.

The Senior Category Manager will establish relationships with internal customers. As part of the TCO analysis, the Senior Category Manager will question and review all elements of supply and demand, to understand internal needs and motivate innovative solutions for all elements of the TCO model.

Strategy and analysis

• Identify and execute appropriate procurement channel in line with Procurement Policy.
• Perform and oversee in area of control spend analysis by collecting, cleansing, classifying and analysing expenditure data to inform current spend profile.
• Formulate, execute and maintain sourcing strategies for relevant spend groups to optimise TCO, at a known and acceptable level of risk.
• Develop or utlise TCO models to understand all costs associated with a purchase.
• Evaluate and understand market conditions in order to contribute to competitive sourcing strategies, control costs and manage risk.
• Develop sourcing strategies for consideration and approval by the appropriate leads in the business, that optimise TCO, with an acceptable level of risk.
• Contribute to business initiatives designed to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Investigate and propose innovative approaches, to meet internal demand, by questioning accepted norms and practice.
• Identify and analyze local trading demands, trends, and opportunities within the bulk services market(s). Introduce potential trading opportunities to the company's business units in area of focus, facilitating collaborations and partnerships.
• Negotiating favourable prices and terms of purchase to maximize best service sourcing practices. Develop services trading strategies to guide positions during various market trends or economic conditions. Ensuring that project-approved budgets are adhered to.

Operational

• Execute sourcing strategy, and appropriate sourcing events e.g., RFx as required per defined and approved sourcing strategy, with support of a cross-functional team.
• Ensure sourcing events are structured, transparent and fair, with a defensible process, to ensure participation which aligns with Company policies and the code of ethics.
• Lead supplier…