Category Manager
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Experience
8–15 Year(s)
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Salary
₹ 16 – 17 Thousand
p.m
Location
Chennai
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Job Description
Role/Skill: Category Manager
Location: Chennai
Experience: 8 years to 15 years
Band: BPO 4/5
Salary: up to 17 LPA
Skill: Sourcing & Procurement
Education:
Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3) (B. Tech preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Finance, or related field.
Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.
Job Role
The Category Manager is responsible for creating a Category Management strategy and a complete plan
with his deep domain expertise in the category.
Analyzing market trends, material indices, cost structures, TCO applicability for that category,
procurement data, evaluating supplier performance, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. This
role helps optimize purchasing decisions, reduce costs, and improve supply chain efficiency by
leveraging data-driven insights and market intelligence. Understanding the Kraljic matrix and driving
decisions in the right direction will add maximum business value.
Skills:
Strong Sourcing background with analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Oracle, Coupa).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of procurement regulations and contract management.
Responsibilities:
Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process
improvements.
Develop dashboards and reports to monitor procurement KPIs and supplier performance.
Supplier Evaluation & Management
Assess supplier capabilities, pricing, and compliance with contractual terms.
Support vendor selection and onboarding processes.
Strategize on time delivery performance with all quality specs self-assured.
Strategic Sourcing and Project Planning
Create a sourcing project within the ERP
Conduct negotiations
Stakeholder management
Risk analysis
Market analysis
Spend analysis
Driving Saves – both Capex and Opex, will be the key performance index.
Bid evaluation
Saves reporting on Power BI
Contracts negotiation
Process Optimization
Identify inefficiencies in procurement workflows and recommend improvements.
Support automation and digitization initiatives in procurement operations.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Monitor contract terms and flag potential risks or deviations.
PAN and DOB are required for profile creation
Please Apply using this Link https://www.myglit.com/lateral/cref/89a293ee69
Key Skills
2 Skills
Data Analysis
Handson experience with SAP, Ariba, or equivalent procurement tools
Role Specifications
Role
Procurement Lead
Timings
Day Shift (Permanent)
Industry
BPO
Work Mode
Work from office
Process
Voice
Functional Area
ITES / BPO / Customer Service
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