OHL 404070 Category Manager - Indirect Sourcing
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Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect Categories
Role/Skill: Category Manager - Indirect Sourcing
Location: Hyderabad
Desired Experience Range: 8–10 years of mandatory experience in Strategic Sourcing / Category Management with significant exposure to indirect spend categories
Job ID: 404070
Shift: Rotational & Flexible
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
• Develop and execute 1–5 year category strategies for assigned indirect categories (IT, Marketing, Facilities, Travel, Professional Services)
• Perform endtoend spend analysis to identify savings, consolidation, and demand management opportunities
• Lead endtoend RFx events including requirement definition, bid evaluation, negotiations, and supplier selection
• Develop strong business cases quantifying benefits, total cost of ownership, and risk tradeoffs
• Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, innovation, and cost effectiveness
• Negotiate complex contracts including SLAs, KPIs, pricing models, and payment terms in partnership with Legal
• Translate RFx outcomes into commercially robust and riskappropriate agreements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, Marketing, Finance, Facilities, HR, Legal) to align sourcing strategies with business goals
• Drive supplier performance management through scorecards, governance forums, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Leverage SAP/Ariba to improve SourcetoPay efficiency, compliance, and transparency
• Support audits, ensure policy compliance, and manage sourcing documentation
**SKILLS**
"• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (Indirect Spend)
• RFx execution (RFI/RFP/RFQ)
• Contracting & Commercial Negotiation
• Spend Analytics & Business Case Development
• Supplier Performance & Risk Management
• ERP & Procurement Platforms (SAP S/4, Ariba)"
"• Experience in IT Services, Professional Services, or Large Manufacturing environments
• Exposure to global sourcing and supplier governance models
• Knowledge of contract law fundamentals and risk management"
**EDUCATION**
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• Master’s degree / MBA – Preferred
• Professional certifications (CIPS / CPSM / ISM) – Preferred
**MUST HAVE**
"• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in indirect strategic sourcing
• Proven experience in leading complex RFx events and negotiations
• Strong stakeholder influence across senior business leaders
• Hands on experience with SAP, Ariba, or equivalent procurement tools
• Strong financial acumen and business case development skills
**GOOD TO HAVE**
• Experience in IT Services, Professional Services, or Large Manufacturing environments
• Exposure to global sourcing and supplier governance models
• Knowledge of contract law fundamentals and risk management
**EXPECTATION**
1. Own and drive longterm sourcing strategies for assigned indirect categories
2. Deliver measurable cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation
3. Lead supplier consolidation and preferred supplier programs
4. Ensure compliance with sourcing policies, audit requirements, and governance
5. Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders
6. Drive continuous improvement in SourcetoPay processes
7. Track and report sourcing performance, savings, and supplier KPIs
8. Support transformation initiatives and digital procurement adoption
9. Willingness to work in US shift timings
10. Other Skills:
+ Excellent Communication.
+ Good Analytical Skills.
+ Team Player
**Ex TCS Employees can't apply**
**PAN and DOB are required for profile creation**
Role
Others
Timings
Flexible (Permanent)
Industry
BPO
Work Mode
Work from office
Functional Area
Top Management
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