Category Manager – Sourcing & Procurement

Gratitude Inc

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Category Manager – Sourcing & Procurement

8-15 Year(s)

₹ 90 - ₹ 1.42 Lacs p.m

Chennai

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Job Description

Key Skills

Accuracy Automation Data Analysis Vendor Management Contract Management Stakeholder Management Market Analysis Process Improvement Cost Optimization supply chain management Experience with ERP and BI systems (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau). direct procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or category management roles, with strong exposure to supplier negotiations and manufacturing or operations-linked sourcing Proficient in MS Excel Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Oracle, Coupa).

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Job Title: Category Manager – Sourcing & Procurement

Location: Chennai

Experience: 8–15 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Up to ₹17 LPA

Band: BPO 4/5

Shift: General / Flexible Shift

Role Overview

TCS is hiring a Category Manager – Sourcing & Procurement to develop and execute category management strategies, drive strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize procurement costs, and improve supply chain efficiency. The role requires expertise in procurement analytics, supplier management, contract negotiation, market intelligence, and category strategy while leveraging ERP tools and Power BI to deliver business value.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute category management strategies.
Analyze procurement data, market trends, and spend patterns.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive sourcing initiatives.
Conduct supplier evaluation, vendor selection, and onboarding.
Lead strategic sourcing projects and negotiations.
Perform market analysis, risk analysis, and bid evaluation.
Monitor procurement KPIs and supplier performance through dashboards.
Drive Capex and Opex savings.
Manage contracts and ensure procurement compliance.
Support procurement process automation and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

8–15 years of experience in Sourcing & Procurement.
Category Management.
Strategic Sourcing.
Procurement Analytics.
Supplier Management.
Contract Negotiation.
Spend Analysis.
Market Analysis.
Risk Analysis.
ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa).
Power BI.
Advanced MS Excel.
Stakeholder Management.

Preferred Skills

Procurement Strategy
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Kraljic Matrix
Procurement KPIs
Vendor Management
Contract Management
Supply Chain Management
Data Analytics
Process Improvement
Procurement Compliance

Important Notes

Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

PAN Card and Date of Birth (DOB) are mandatory for profile creation.

Minimum 15 years of regular full-time education (10+2+3) is required.

B.Tech preferred. Procurement certifications (CPSM/CIPS) are an added advantage.

Application Process

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Assessment Link: https://myglit.com/lateral/cref/09b6a44d30

Role

Logistics Manager

Timings

Flexible (Permanent)

Industry

BPO

Work Mode

Work from office

Process

Voice

Functional Area

Purchase / SCM

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