Category Manager/Senior Category Manager - Sourcing & Procurement

We are hiring for the role of Category Manager and Sr. Category Manager for one of our client based out in Pune.

The candidate must have experience working on Strategic sourcing, spend analysis, category management and contract management.

- Graduate/PG 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 in MS Office

- 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

- Interface with Company's central Category CoE and Client's SME's to create synergies and value

- Drive Contract negotiations / re-negotiations

- Manage Stakeholder communications and projects pipeline

- Should be able to manage global teams

Assunta Lazarus
Zen Career Contours Pvt. Ltd.
09130552217