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25/03 Dipti
Manager at SKF

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SKF - Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing (8-12 yrs)

Bangalore/Pune Job Code: 906957

Job Title : Category Manager- Services

Reports to : Head- Indirect Materials & Services Sourcing

Job Position :

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing professional who can lead the Services category (which includes Professional services, Facilities and Admin services). He/ She should have in depth understanding of the category and outstanding business acumen with 8+ years of relevant experience

Responsibilities :

- Lead sourcing for the Indirect Services categories. The primary responsibility being that of identifying company's needs, and suitably designing and executing sourcing strategies, both short and long term.

- Develop supplier partnerships to align with the Indirect category strategy and drive supplier performance excellence.

- Secure supplier selection and execute contracts to ensure commitment on cost, quality and delivery and mitigate potential risks associated with SLAs

- Drive cost reduction initiatives across the Services category for improved commercials and SLAs

- Design and optimize the sourcing processes across Indirect Services categories to drive efficiency

- Manage the category team by providing direction and mentoring in order to effectively execute the category goals and ready the team members for future roles

Skills :

- Be strategic and think creatively

- Have excellent analytical & negotiation skills

- Be proactive and take initiative

- Lead and mentor teams

- Have an ability to work effectively in cross functional teams

- Have an ability to communicate effectively with clarity, both in direction and in details

- Have an ability to execute and deliver on commitments, identify risks early and proactively mitigate them

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in engineering from premier engineering institutes; MBA is desirable

- 8+ years of relevant functional experience

- Experience in industries such as Automobile, White goods or related manufacturing industries

Travel : Travel to supplier locations, as required

Location : Pune / Bangalore

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Maternity and Paternity Benefits

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