Role Overview:

As a Category Manager for Sourcing, you will spearhead the strategic procurement initiatives for our core business categories, ensuring a seamless supply chain that aligns with our aggressive growth targets. You will operate at the intersection of internal stakeholders, global vendors, and cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiencies, mitigate supply risks, and negotiate high-impact contracts. By leveraging market intelligence and data-driven insights, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our procurement ecosystem, directly influencing the company's bottom line and operational excellence in the competitive Bangalore market.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to ensure the availability of high-quality materials while maintaining optimal cost structures for the organization.

- Negotiate complex service level agreements and commercial terms with key suppliers to secure long-term value and competitive pricing advantages.

- Analyze market trends and supplier performance metrics to identify potential risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies that safeguard business continuity.

- Collaborate with internal finance and operations teams to streamline procurement workflows, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and budgetary constraints.

- Manage end-to-end supplier relationships, fostering partnerships that drive innovation and support the scaling requirements of our business units.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrate deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supply chain optimization, with a proven track record of managing large-scale procurement portfolios.

- Exhibit strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex data sets, enabling informed decision-making regarding vendor selection and cost-saving opportunities.

- Possess exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills, allowing for effective communication with diverse stakeholders and high-stakes vendor management.

- Maintain a proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment in Bangalore.

- Hold a professional degree or MBA from a premier institute, which provides the foundational business acumen necessary to navigate complex supply chain challenges.

Contract Details:

This is a long-term contractual role, working for a client.