Category Manager/Senior Category Manager - Sourcing & Procurement Services - BPO

Profile Details/Skill set:

Graduate having approximately 8-12 years experience in handling sourcing and procurement processes

Experience in direct category sourcing

Experience and expertise in drafting category strategy, sourcing planning, business case creation, sourcing execution and contract closure

Very Good client facing & client management skills

Exposure to RFx / e-Sourcing Tools, experience on Ariba platform would be preferred and required on similar tools

Excellent communication skills

Excellent aptitude & analytical skills with knowledge of working on MS Office

Role/Responsibilities:

Client engagement and drive business growth

Onsite lead to drive, manage and oversee all Sourcing and Procurement deliverables and initiatives for the Client

Lead Sourcing Projects across Indirect spend categories for the region

Review Policies and Contracts for opportunity identification and improvements

Drive Spot Sourcing initiatives and quick win solutions

Drive Contract negotiations / renegotiation

Manage Stakeholder communications and projects pipeline

Should be able to manage global teams