Category Manager – Sourcing & Procurement

Job Title: Category Manager – Sourcing & Procurement

Location: Chennai
Experience: 8–15 Years
Salary: Up to 17 LPA
Band: BPO 4/5

We are hiring an experienced Category Manager with a strong background in Sourcing & Procurement. The ideal candidate should have expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement analytics, and stakeholder management. Experience with ERP tools such as SAP, Ariba, Oracle, or Coupa is preferred.

Education:

• Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10+2+3)

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field (B.Tech preferred)

• Procurement certifications (CPSM/CIPS) are an added advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category management strategies

• Perform market, spend, and risk analysis

• Manage strategic sourcing projects and supplier negotiations

• Evaluate supplier performance and support vendor onboarding

• Drive procurement cost savings (Capex & Opex)

• Create procurement dashboards and reports using Excel and Power BI

• Manage contracts and ensure procurement compliance

• Improve procurement processes through automation and digitization

• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve business objectives

Required Skills:

• Strong sourcing and procurement experience

• Advanced analytical skills with Excel and Power BI

• Experience with SAP, Ariba, Oracle, or Coupa

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Knowledge of procurement regulations and contract management

Important Notes:

• Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

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

Application Form:
Questionnaire Link: https://myglit.com/lateral/cref/07f338809a

Note: Filling out the above questionnaire form is mandatory. Candidate profiles will be considered only after the form has been completed.