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Comply with the procurement policies laid down by the organization. Tracking PR's. Discussion with user on technical clarification. RFQ preparation, identifying potential bidders, floating RFQ's, follow up & getting quotations. Preparation for negotiations, conducting auctions for settling the right price, quality, delivery along with best payment terms. Preparing commercial comparison, obtaining approvals as per DOA matrix. Awarding POs and Contracts. Market analysis and supplier assessment for MRO, consumables, IT Opex & capex. Spend analysis, Identifying key saving projects. Be part of CFT Supplier selection, commercial negotiations, facilitating product trials and ensure optimum results of those projects. Category Management in high spend commodities. Catalogue management of tail spend items. Standardization, Supplier rationalization. Preparing Monthly MIS - Saving report, PR- PO conversion TAT, DPO, Purchase performance, Saving projects Tracker, improvement and presenting to management for reviews & feedbacks. PO amendment - price, quantity, payment terms, Inco terms. Fetching data from ERP & Analytical tools. Drive the procurement strategies to meet cost savings targets. Ensure right sourcing is done w. r. t. safety, quality, delivery, cost, & morale Shall be able to handle high value complex sourcing projects including overseas. Letter of credits Coordinate with corporate finance for establishment of LC for payment to abroad vendors Technical Skills/Knowledge : Knowledge of Procurement to Pay process Knowledge of Price trend and supplier base. Knowledge of commercial terms & import transactions. Hands on working exp. with SAP ERP, MS office, E-bidding tool, E-RFQ. Good analytical skills Zero Based Cost Analysis Job Requirement Technical Skills/Knowledge : Knowledge of Procurement to Pay process Knowledge of Price trend and supplier base. Knowledge of commercial terms & import transactions. Hands on working exp. with SAP ERP, MS office, E-bidding tool, E-RFQ. Good analytical skills Zero Based Cost Analysis Qualification: B.E Mechanical/ Production/ IT with 5 to 7 Years. Exposure for MRO, Consumables & IT Opex & capex procurement.

Job Title: Category Head Location: Noida, Sec-142. Experience: 12-16 years Job Description: As the Category Head, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our organization. Your strategic mindset, leadership skills, and deep understanding of category management will be instrumental in driving business growth. Here are the key responsibilities associated with this role: 1. Category Strategy and Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives. Execute strategic initiatives to enhance the overall performance and market presence of the assigned category. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to ensure the success of implemented strategies. 2. Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from selection and development to retirement. Collaborate with product development teams to introduce new and innovative products. Regularly assess product performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize the assortment. 3. Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and manage the category budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability. Conduct regular financial analyses to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement. Implement pricing strategies and promotional activities to achieve financial targets. 4. Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing category team. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Conduct regular team meetings, set performance expectations, and provide constructive feedback. 5. Marketing and Promotions: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute effective promotional campaigns. Implement marketing strategies to increase category awareness and drive sales. Analyze marketing campaign performance and adjust strategies as needed. 6. Coordination with Channel/Internal sales force: Implement effective marketing strategy with the available sales force and gradually increase it. Push the assigned category and get the results from the available resources. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Communication , or a related field. Proven experience in category management, with a focus on strategic planning. Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data. Excellent leadership and team management capabilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Interested candidates can share their resume at recruitment@oswaalbooks.com / hrlead@oswaalbooks.com

Divisional Overview The Corporate Planning & Management (CPM) Division unifies Finance & Planning, Spend Management, Operational Risk and Resilience, and CPM Engineering teams to deliver business planning and analytics, expense management, third party risk management, and governance strategies across the firm. CPM has 5 operating pillars. Finance & Planning supports the execution of the firm s strategic objectives through the management of the planning process, firmwide reporting and analytics and insights into the firm s business plans and budgets. They develop a consistent framework for revenue division projections creating transparency, accountability, and efficiency around projections. This pillar also includes the CF&O, EO, and Engineering divisional CFOs, who are strategic finance advisors helping the firm and the non-revenue divisions achieve commercial financial opportunities. Product Finance is responsible for the overall governance and proactive management of the firm s non-compensation expenses. Spend Management encompasses the functions responsible for managing all aspects of the firms spend with third parties - advising commercial agreements and driving operating efficiency. Departments include Strategic Sourcing, Procure to Pay, Integrated Travel and Expense, Infrastructure and Transformation and Sustainable Operations. Operational Risk & Resilience drives firmwide Operational Risk programs along with second line teams and implements required changes within CPM. The Corporate Insurance & Advisory team in this pillar identifies, procures, and manages corporate insurance needs for the firm and its investing businesses. The CPM Engineering team provides engineering solutions that enable the firm to manage third-party spend, data and automation, plan budgets, forecast financial scenarios, allocate expenses and support corporate decision making in-line with the firm s strategic objectives. Role Overview Professionals in CPM have an analytical mindset, exhibit intellectual curiosity and are from diverse academic backgrounds. This role sits within the Spend Management pillar. The role requires collaboration with different functions across the firm on a regular basis, an ability to work independently, and ability to interact with senior professionals across the firm. It also entails in-depth analysis and reporting for senior management, requiring diligence and a commercial mindset. The candidate is required to work closely with global counterparts and should have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Job Responsibilities: Work collaboratively to deploy category management techniques to develop multi-year global strategies which support the delivery of the firm s commercial and operational objectives. Partner with business and functional leadership to understand short, medium, and long-term third-party requirements including demand management. Support procurement strategy creation and execution of key initiatives. Identify and implement best practices in procurement, commercial, and vendor management. Drive supply-side initiatives to reduce or contain risk, and / or create commercial and revenue-generating opportunities. Ensure appropriate contract structures / types, pricing models, vendor incentive models, service level agreements, performance indicators, and cost models are applied consistently across vendors. Partner with internal and external legal counsel to ensure proper forms of Agreement are utilized, contractor conformance with the terms and conditions of the Agreements, and refinement of Agreements as required. Manage compliance with and provide reporting on the firm s commitments in relation to ESG. Facilitate sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices within and across the global Strategic Sourcing team. Support compliance with the Firmwide Third Party Risk and Control Framework and associated programs. Engage with Risk Partners across the organization (e.g., compliance, technology), as needed, to review control requirements and drive resolution of Strategic Sourcing issues. Qualifications: Bachelors / Post Graduation degree, with relevant professional qualifications considered favorably. Minimum 4 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, particularly in indirect spend with a preference in corporate services sourcing, including but not limited to workplace-related services such as hospitality, travel, property management, and document management services. Must have strong technical, strategic, and project management skills as well as a strong foundation in supply chain management, sourcing and procurement, project management, vendor management legal and contracting or operational risk management.

6-Month Contract Role - Immediate Joiners are preferred Are you a procurement professional with expertise in Indirect Procurement and Marketing Category Management ? Step into a high-impact role as a Procurement Analyst , supporting sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, procurement analytics, category strategy and cost optimization for a global client. Location- Mumbai Your Future Employer: A globally respected business advisory firm empowering clients across industries with data-driven strategies and transformative solutions Responsibilities: 1. Managing end-to-end indirect sourcing activities across marketing services (advertising, media, PR, events). 2. Driving supplier evaluations, RFx events, and contract negotiations with creative and media agencies. 3. Building and maintaining strong vendor relationships to ensure delivery excellence. 4. Performing spend analysis, cost benchmarking, and procurement analytics. 5. Ensuring compliance with sourcing policies and optimizing category management practices. Requirements: 1. 3-6 years of experience in indirect procurement (preferably in marketing or IT category). Requires hands-on sourcing expertise in advertising, media buying, PR, digital marketing, event services, and creative agencies. 2. Strong knowledge of category management and vendor sourcing strategies. 3. Proficient in SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Jaggaer. 4. Excellent negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis skills. 5. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Whats in it for you? Contribute to a global sourcing initiative, work with top industry professionals, and build specialized skills in indirect marketing procurement all in a collaborative, learning-focused setting. Reach Us: If you feel this opportunity is well aligned with your career progression plans, please feel free to reach me with your updated profile at vanika.arora@crescendogroup.in for a confidential discussion on role.

Multiple Positions Roles and Responsibilities DATA MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS Identify best sellers in terms of their best selling points to ensure that they reach their potentials & identify slow sellers and take action to reduce prices or set promotions. Category and segment Analysis in which the company operates and suggest inclusions and exclusions. Category and Product gap analysis NEGOTIATION Negotiate with representatives of international luxury brands. Represent the company at international fairs. Identify potential brands and negotiate for partnerships with the company. PLANNING Plan Season wise buying to augment sales during the peak periods and controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season. Merchandise planning, Ordering stocks, Replenishment planning & Re-order planning thereby negotiating cost prices, managing the distribution of stock, agreeing timescales and delivery dates, and completing the necessary compliances and paperwork. Liquidation of Non Moving Stocks and track optimization of the Slow Moving Stocks Annual business plan and budgeting INVENTORY AND WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT . Planning, maintaining and re-ordering for central warehouse COMMERCIAL Understanding statutory aspects including GST, Customs and other laws and taxes impacting the business. Understanding and working to minimize the impact of forex fluctuations.

Category Managers - A) Category Manager - Dry Fruits B) Category Manager - Food / Non Food C) Category Manager - Private Labels D) Category Manager - Plastics , Steel , Cookware , Utensils etc Work Location - Hyderabad Roles and Responsibilities : Defining MBQs, monitoring topline and bottom-line of the business, stock availability, stock turnover, Category Assortment Expansion. Managing overall operations including Buying & Merchandising, Vendor Management, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, etc. Ensure Range Planning, Promotion Management, Planogram, ABV/Bill penetration & Vendor Fill rates. Steering merchandising efforts in harmony with the business objectives. Continuous follow up with the vendors and supplier for their company schemes for better buying. Controlling the inventory by reducing the slow moving products and introducing fast moving products. Handle the liquidation plans. Should be strong at National Sourcing & TOT Negotiation. Desired Candidate Profile : Candidates from Similar Food & Grocery Retail Industry Preferable

Manager - Buying www.myntra.com Roles and Responsibilities Roles: Responsible to manage business portfolio for business. A comprehensive role which involves all aspects of business - Analytics, financial planning, range planning, sourcing and managing people - vendors & team. Responsibilities: Responsible to optimize sales for a group of products Revenue Margins Growth of categories Range Planning Product-Brand mapping Product range planning for the category Planning Effectively planning and forecasting in order to maximize profitability Trend forecasts and implement sale plans Financial analysis - Sales, Margin, Discount and Inventory related analysis Option planning OTB working along with the central planning team Inventory Management Planning for the inventory flow for entire category Team Management Leading a team of designer, factory operations and sourcing Vendor Management Responsible for managing vendors and building the network to ensure that Vendor-Product Mapping Building fabric base, printing base network and vendor base Supply Chain Building processes to ensure the production happens within 30 days from concept to delivery Collaborative Partnership Liasoning with all the brands Co-ordinating with sales and marketing for the growth of category Qualifications & Experience 6-8 years of experience with Fashion Background. Familiarity with category management for relevant category. Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement. Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships. Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analysing and interpreting data.

Roles and Responsibilities: Develop and execute category management plans to meet business objectives. Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to identify growth opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product assortments and pricing strategies. Monitor and track key performance indicators related to category performance. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate terms and contracts. Provide guidance and support to team members to achieve category goals. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field. Minimum of 1-9 years of experience in category management or related field. Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive decision-making. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven track record of successfully managing product categories.

Duration : 6 Months Roles & Responsibilities Increase sales and profitability of business to drive sustainable growth Manage relationships with brand partners and establish Myntra as the preferred destination for customers as well as brand partners. Scaling the brands on the platform with continuous work across selection, catalogue, marketing etc. Identify white spaces in the portfolio and onboard/develop potential brands to fill the gap Manage On App Category visibility planning Analyze data and reports from various sources, Responsible for creating and maintaining, consolidating various reports Operational excellence - Candidate should have prior experience or enough knowledge to manage day to day operational issues effectively related to cataloging, pricing, merchandising and discount monitoring. Stay updated on industry trends and market competitions in Ethnic wear profile. Qualifications & Experience Candidate should have 2+ Years of experience Preferred from Fashion e-com or retail background Proficient in Advance Excel Should have minimum 6 months career gap , at present.

Overview As Sr. Planogram Analyst Deliver best-in-class automated planograms by leveraging Planogram Generator application. Partner with BUs to build business context and develop partnership. Solve complex business problems by breaking them into smaller components and delivering scalable and sustainable solutions. Continuously identify opportunities and implement processes to improve quality and timeliness of output. Display advance Project management skills to lead multiple projects seamlessly and ensuring timely delivery of projects. Responsibilities Be a single point of contact for Planogram Automation by mastering System, Process and Category knowledge. Deliver best-in-class automated planograms by leveraging Planogram Generator application. Solve complex business problems by breaking them into smaller components and delivering scalable and sustainable solutions Partner with BUs to build business context and develop partnership Display advance Project management skills to lead multiple projects seamlessly and ensuring timely delivery of projects. Knowledge SharingGain in-depth knowledge of PepsiCo business, categories, products, tools and share new learnings with the team on a continual basis. Display a high sense of accountability when completing requests with high visibility or tight turnaround times Scale-up growth by identifying areas where continuous improvement is required, both within existing scope, as well as new areas of opportunity Create an inclusive and collaborative environment Work in a team environment with focus on achieving team goals vs individual goals Actively learn and apply advanced level of expertise in JDA/Blue Yonder Planogram Generator and Space Automation. Actively learn & implement principles of trade & category management. Qualifications 7 10 years of total experience in Merchandising out of which 4+ years in Planogram Generator Bachelors degree Ability to write and modify action list along with creating PG score Ability to solve problems Advanced knowledge and experience of CKB space management technology platform JDA/Blue Yonder Ability to work collaboratively and proactively with multi-functional teams / Stake holders Excellent written and oral communication skills; proactively communicates using appropriate methods for situation and audience in clear, concise and professional manner. Expert in Planogram Generator scripting and Space automation Pro C# Code understanding and writing skills Basic to intermediate. Advance Excel and VBA skills

Roles & Responsibilities Roles: Buying for key brands within Myntra s Private Labels & Licenses portfolio A comprehensive role which involves all aspects of business - Analytics, Financial planning, Range planning, Brand Strategy, Marketplace Vendor Management Responsibilities: Responsible to optimize sales by monitoring: o Revenue o Margins o Growth of Category o Review style level performance based on metrics such as ROS, Sell thru, DRR, Discount. o Financial analysis - Sales, Margin, Discount and Inventory related analysis Range/ Assortment Planning o Product-Brand mapping o Season wise Product Range planning/ Assortment working based on past performance & growth / revenue targets to ensure that the brand is well represented o Effectively planning and forecasting in order to maximize profitability o Trend forecasts and implement sales plans o Actively participate in Brand development/ Range/Product development through analytics-based insights Visibility Planning o Category visibility planning & interventions - planning banners for respective brands and raising banner requests on time Inventory Management o Planning for the inventory flow for entire brand o Work in close coordination with the Planning and Pricing team for optimizing Scale / Inventory/OTB/Capacities. o Management of OIs / Inwards, Cataloguing and driving and improvising the processes. Marketplace and Vendor Management o Identify gaps in product offerings & subsequently introduce / onboard new vendors across whitespaces o Vendor on-boarding and day-to-day operations Vendor-Product Mapping Coordinating with MP vendors to ensure the category gaps are appropriately fulfilled, the collection is live on time, pricing is as per demand Operational Excellence: o Prior experience or knowledge of data analysis & interpretation, Discount monitoring, Collaborating with cataloguing team to get products shoot, content creation and right information of the product being shared and improvising on processes to constantly improve customer experience Qualifications & Experience 4-5 years of experience in Apparel Buying / Planning / Merchandising. (Preferably E- Comm) Familiarity with Category management with understanding of Market dynamics and sound business judgement Strong MS Excel skills with numbers acumen and be comfortable in collecting, analysing and interpreting data Experience with handling Market place will be an added advantage Good organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines Willingness to learn, innovate, take initiatives Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships Customer centric, creative & analytical problem-solving mindset Ability to work as part of a team & collaborate with others

Type : Internship Duration : 6 Months Role: Work closely with Category Manager to drive the business in the relevant category with focus on growth and increasing the market share. Manage relationships with brand partners & establish Myntra as the preferred destination for customers as well as brand partners. The goal is to increase sales and profitability of business to drive sustainable growth. Responsibilities: Actively pursue vendor management, pricing, inventory management and sale optimization for a particular group of brands. Scaling the brands on the platform with continuous work across selection, catalogue, marketing etc. Intake / OTB management - Monitor inventory situation & plan inwards based on the DOH plan & plan timely RTVs. Selection - making season level buy plans / assortment plans, based on past performance & growth / revenue targets to ensure that the category is well represented. Review style level performance based on metrics such as ROS, Sell thru, RPI, RGM. Category visibility planning & interventions - planning banners for respective brands and raising banner requests on time. Getting involved with commercial closures to work towards a P&L view of the business and the category. Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors. Liaise with pricing and marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities. Stay updated on industry trends and market competitions in Ethnic wear profile. Qualifications & Experience The ideal candidate should have an experience of 2-4 years and can independently handle a group of categories. The candidate needs to have a relevant experience in the Apparel business. Hands on experience with analyzing data and making forecasts. Analytical and critical thinker. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Should have a minimum 6 months career gap ,at present.

Description We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Procurement Manager to join our team in India. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that drive efficiency and cost savings, while ensuring high-quality supply chain operations. Responsibilities Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost and efficiency. Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure best terms and conditions. Analyze market trends and supplier performance to inform purchasing decisions. Collaborate with internal departments to forecast demand and manage inventory levels. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Conduct regular audits of procurement processes and supplier performance. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. 3-4 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management. Strong negotiation and contract management skills. Proficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage supplier relationships.

Hiring Now | Category Manager D2C Portfolio | Bangalore Aston Carter is hiring on behalf of a global leader in the fashion and lifestyle space , for a high-impact role in Category Management. We're looking for a dynamic, data-driven professional to lead and scale a group of D2C brands on the platform. Location: Bangalore Experience: 5+ years in Category Management / Account Management / Program Management Industry Preference: Consumer Internet / E-commerce (preferred) Key Responsibilities Own and scale a portfolio of D2C brands – drive top-line and bottom-line targets Manage end-to-end business operations including selection planning, inventory, pricing, and promotions Lead vendor relationships, commercial negotiations, and P&L for your portfolio Drive visibility, catalog health, inventory optimization, and KPI improvement across the category Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Marketing, Finance, Product & Analytics Onboard new brands/vendors and identify growth opportunities Generate and manage data reports (MIS) – daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly Benchmark industry practices and drive continuous process improvements Ideal Candidate 5+ years of relevant experience in category/account/program management Graduate (MBA preferred but not mandatory) Strong in stakeholder management, analytics (Excel, PowerPoint), and strategic thinking Excellent problem-solving skills with a bias for action Experience in an unstructured, high-growth environment Prior e-commerce or D2C brand experience is a plus This is a high-ownership role with significant impact and visibility. If you're a self-starter with strong business acumen and a passion for building & scaling brands, we want to hear from you!

Role : Category Sell Side Location - Bangalore Organization is committed to the cause of transforming commerce in India through our investments in made-in-India technology innovations, customer-centric features and constructs, a diverse category landscape and a world-class supply chain. With a customer base of over 350 million, product coverage of over 150 million across 80+ categories, focus on generating direct and indirect employment and a commitment to empowering generations of entrepreneurs and MSMEs and a sustainable growth strategy is maximizing for our customers, stakeholders, and the planet at large! You are responsible for: Customer understanding Be the voice of the customer internally Understand needs - even those that the customers themselves may not realize Stay on top of changing trends and strategic priorities through in-depth data analysis to predict customer behavior Pricing Develop the right pricing policy - identify opportunities for giving customers value through intelligent and limited discounting. Use discounting to drive portfolio mix and achieve strategic goals Merchandising Develop and execute plans to showcase the right products Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities Own the customer experience in the category - make navigation, discovery easier. Save the customer time ¢ Identify the parameters customers use to make decisions and ensure catalog richness Marketing ¢ Work with marketing to identify the best RoI initiatives to build awareness and encourage trial across channels SEM, SEO, TV Commercials, etc. ¢ Understand SEM, SEO and Email marketing identify the right keywords, reduce SEM costs while increasing conversions of website visits to orders Promotions ¢ Create promotions to drive revenue, margins, etc. ¢ Own both creation and execution of promotions calendar including special occasions (Diwali, Valentines day, etc.) Catalogue ¢ Own catalogue content creation lead catalogue photoshoot & content creation, drive this via internal catalogue & marketing teams ¢ Drive better conversions through catalogue improvement & enhancement basis customer insights Operations ¢ Work with internal sourcing, quality & design team to track key project milestones, ensure processes are followed for review & reporting of the same ¢ Work with buying and sourcing teams to plan inventory & inwarding as per requirement, ensure inventory suciency & reduce non-selling inventory You should have: Educational background Graduation, MBA is preferred Desire and ability to think like the customer Ability to translate strategies into execution plans and take them to completion Highly analytical Willing to take calculated risks to grow the category Excellent verbal and written communication with interpersonal skills Strong understanding of technology and business Must be willing to learn Ability to connect with people across teams & levels Strong bias for Action - Organization works at a very rapid pace Why work with us? We promise to maximize what you care about the most. Youll get an opportunity to leave a mark and create your own legacy, youll have freedom to experiment, learn and grow, youll get to work with the best in our inclusive teams and experience our culture of care to ensure that you can focus on doing your best work.

Video Experience Manager who will scale up the video-led experience in the fashion. The role involves identifying video-worthy styles, improving video coverage, providing active feedback on video templates, and driving on-platform discovery to promote a video-first experience Scale up the video-led experience in the fashion Identifying video-worthy styles and improving video coverage Providing active feedback on video templates Driving on-platform discovery to promote a video-first experience Experience in Fashion e-commerce Strong Creative & Design Thinking Advanced Excel Proficiency Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills Skills Required : Fashion, Marketing, Category Management, Analytical Skills

Responsibilities: * Collaborate with vendors on sampling & stock management *Manage and communicate with clients and related stakeholders * Manage garment production and sourcing *Quality assurance *Generate regular reports and maintain documentation

Job Purpose The Vendor Manager will be responsible for developing and owning the strategy for a category, and working with a high performing vendor management team. Within this role the individual will have the opportunity to establish and maintain strong vendor partnerships, manage category profitability, optimize pricing, and identify means to improve the customer experience. This is a seasoned business leader with a broad skill set which demonstrates analytical capability, excellent business judgment, strong vendor management and negotiations skills, deep curiosity to uncover how things work. Roles and Responsibilities Vendor Managers are responsible for managing inputs (selection, in-stock), category or brand financials, pricing and promotion management, auditing and analysis of data at granular levels, vendor escalations and concise communications Dive Deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for multiple subcategories Owns the P & L for multiple brands/subcategories; develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvement Creates strategic and prioritized vendor business plan that maximizes margins and customer experience Vendor Managers are responsible for growing selection, improving terms and cost structures, building long-term relationships with vendors for the sub categories/brands assigned Focuses on strategic holdout or challenging vendors to increase selection Drives strategic negotiations to deliver top- and bottom-line category growth for sub-categories/brands Creates opportunities for growth, customer acquisition for multiple sub-categories Vendor Managers are expected to demonstrate customer and category knowledge, be an advocate for a quality customer experience, and understand the competition and industry Vendor Managers are responsible for long term growth opportunities and risk identification, planning, communication and partnering with internal teams Vendor Managers are expected to demonstrate a deep understanding of tools and become advocates for tool enhancements Vendor Managers are responsible for knowledge management, development of self and others, and recruiting As such, we expect a Vendor Manager to do the following on a regular basis: 1. Regular engagements with brands including in-person meetings on a monthly basis 2. Weekly and monthly review to inspect movements/trends on customer input metrics (selection, customer demand (GV) coverage 3. Annual and season negotiations with brands 4. Highlighting escalating issues with brands, competitors to internal leaders and brand leadership 5. Ensuring vendor experience issues are addressed promptly these could be around access to information/data, payments, MIS reports, promotion plans, etc 6. Planning for events and promotions including getting support from brands.

Skill required: Strategic Sourcing - Sourcing Designation: Procurement Practice Specialist Qualifications: Any Graduation Years of Experience: 7 to 11 years About Accenture Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song all powered by the worlds largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 699,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. Visit us at www.accenture.com What would you do Stakeholders Management Identify key Travel & Mobility stakeholders for UKIA and other EMEA geographical units if applicable Manage internal stakeholders feedback on suppliers performance Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify value adding opportunities Liaise with multiple departments (Category, Procurement, Legal, Operations) to ensure communication paths remain open Provide an escalation point for sourcing challenges Supplier Management Promote greater use of Global or Regional Strategic Providers Manage local supplier relationships in line with Global Category and 360 Value Management strategy Deploy & adhere to the Global Procurement process When applicable, support the development of global end-to-end procurement process, templates, and tools Ensure the highest level of compliance with local legislations, regulations, and Accenture policies with the support of the Procurement Plus Risk team Review KPIs related to the categories (PSL usage, Contract Compliance, SynOps health, saving targets) and take the proper actions What are we looking for Global Category Lead Workplace services Regional EMEA Category Lead Travel & Mobility Local EMEA Travel & Mobility Category and Sourcing Team Local Business Stakeholders Market Unit Procurement Lead Local Procurement Sourcing Team Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Proven knowledge of the Workplace services as a category and sub categories.TMCs, Global Distribution Systems (GDS), Payment Solutions, Loyalty programs, expatriate management (services that support the relocation of employees, including housing, schooling, and integration) Proven knowledge of Procurement methodology and sourcing execution Strong analytical, presentation, communication (written and oral), interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills Strong relationship management skills and a proactive customer-focused approach Forward and solution-minded, team player with a high degree of self-management Ability to manage multiple projects, adopt a flexible approach, and prioritize tasks appropriately Comfortable navigating in a multicultural and broad environment and with all levels of the organization Fluent in English Ability to understand UKIA specificities (market, legal)Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor`s degree with an emphasis on the areas of business, economics, procurement, or comparable professional education 5 years of working experience in Procurement and Sourcing (ideally across all categories) including:o Ability to understand client requirements and execute Procurement strategies to meet those requirements o Extensive knowledge of the travel and mobility industry o Extensive experience in sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management o Excellent understanding and working knowledge of Procurement processes Roles and Responsibilities: Sourcing ManagementAlong with Regional Workplace Services Category Lead, identify sourcing projects in line with the global/regional category strategies Create and maintain a local sourcing pipeline through spend analysis and regular stakeholder meetings Facilitate the roll-out of global/regional/local sourcing initiatives in the UKIA Collaborate with local business stakeholders to understand local business requirements Actively participate in category community calls and foster team spirit at the local level Leverage the standard Sourcing methodology to achieve significant value in sourcing, negotiation, and contracting Provide support in upfront market research and supplier identification for all sourcing projects Draw up technical specifications for local sourcing projects based on stakeholders requirements Design and develop relevant RFx documents for projects in line with global/regional strategies, when applicable, by utilizing e-sourcing and e-auctions tools Perform supplier selection for local projects and negotiate commercial proposals with suppliers, as determined by the category management team for global and regional projects Prepare a recommendation report for stakeholders as a decision tool to help them select supplier(s) Award supplier(s) Contract managementNegotiate and deploy suppliers contracts, including best practices metrics and SLA, in collaboration with the Legal department Ensure implementation of Local Country Addendum of global/regional agreements Ensure compliance with local legislation and Accenture internal policies Manage suppliers contract signature by both parties Store suppliers signed contracts in the contracts repository and archiving tools Buying processPromote usage of negotiated contracts and monitor adoption rate to it Maintain preferred suppliers list Qualification Any Graduation

Snr Specialist Cat Mgt SPW Apparel EM Job Details | adidas Search by Keyword Search by Location Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Snr Specialist Cat Mgt SPW Apparel EM Senior Specialist Category Management BU Sportswear Emerging Markets Area: Emerging Markets Department: Brand (BD-1) Direct Reporting Line: Senior Manager Category EM Dotted Reporting Line: Subsidiary/territory: EM Location: Gurgaon GSMS Grade: P1 Purpose Overall Relevance for the Organization: As Assistant Manager Category Management Sportswear Apparel you will drive category business success through supporting the Emerging Markets Business Unit with all Category Management related tasks. You will support the implementation of global Concepts-to-Consumer strategies in a locally relevant way for Emerging Markets, considering different consumer needs and distribution channel requirements within Emerging Markets Clusters. Collaborate regularly with EM cluster/country organizations global stakeholders to support execution and to identify business opportunities in the market to maximize net sales and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Support the Emerging Markets Senior Manager Sportswear with all range management tasks within the parameters set by the EM Range Architecture team. Drive category management for assigned category across all KPIs, with the objective to maximize business opportunities. Execute the seasonal Go-To-Market process and calendar milestones for Emerging Markets. Support Emerging Markets Common Range and exclusive strategies, considering different consumer- and distribution channels requirements. Support the cross-functional EM alignment across all Brand and Support functions stakeholders. Facilitate efficient communication with respective Cluster stakeholders, to enable executional excellence as well as driving upwards communication to Global stakeholders. Support BU data analysis and category tracking (e.g., BOH Reports, Campaign Tracking, Sell-Through Reports). Act as single point of contact (SPOC) for system related tasks, including Article Master Data maintenance in RMA, maintaining the Ranging Management Tool, and other relevant systems (e.g., M-3, DART, BI etc.). Responsible for leading all BU ranging activities in RMA, adhering to seasonal RMA timelines set by the MOPS Team. Support the BU with M-3 Range Tool (Range board creation, sample order placement, etc.). Support BU requirements with regards to sell-in tool creation, milestone meeting preparations and coordination. Understand the EM consumer and retail environment including distribution channels, competitors and pricing strategies. KPIs: EM Net Sales, Category growth, Business segment growth EM Category Range optimization based on range architecture guidance. EM Common Range implementation and sell-out rate. Executional excellence across seasonal Go-To-Market Milestones. Executional excellence in system and data maintenance. Key Relationships: EM Business Unit Sportswear Training Team EM Horizontal Brand Teams (Concept-to-Consumer, Marketing Operations, Brand Activation) EM Business Units (Running, Football, Originals, Outdoor) EM Cluster/Country Category Management / Concept-to-consumer teams EM Channel, Finance, Demand Planning Global Business Unit Training Sportswear Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Collaborative with strong communication skills Structured, organized and process oriented. Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office Respectful Teamplayer Experience in Category Management and Merchandising are an advantage Passion for sport and fashion Ability to work on own initiative and adhere to timelines Ability to make fact-based decisions Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: University Degree in Business or Marketing Category Management/ Ranging/ Merchandising- or Account Marketing / Sales Experience Advanced user of Excel and PowerPoint Fluent in English (verbal and written COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.. OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through. INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company s standards. RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

Amazon India is seeking a dynamic Senior Business Development Manager to lead the launch and scaling of the **Brand Affordability Program*on Amazon.in. This role is pivotal in driving competitiveness against both online and offline retail channels by spearheading affordability initiatives such as Instant Bank Discounts and No-Cost EMI. As the Single-Threaded Leader (STL), you will own the end-to-end strategy, from onboarding top consumer brands to optimizing customer experience (CX) through collaboration with product and tech teams. Key Strategic Brand Partnerships: Develop and manage high-impact relationships with leading brands/OEMs in India to drive adoption of affordability programs. Funding Program Execution: Negotiate and secure funding agreements, ensuring seamless execution of affordability initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (Category Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations) to align business goals and deliver a compelling value proposition for brands and customers. Leadership Business Planning: Organize and lead executive-level workshops to define and implement quarterly/annual joint business plans with key stakeholders. Product Tech Engagement: Work closely with Product and Tech teams to identify CX improvements, scalability opportunities, and new feature launches to enhance program effectiveness. MBA 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Partner Management, Sales, or Strategic Alliances, preferably in e-commerce, retail, or FMCG. Strong analytical acumen with experience in data-driven decision-making and performance optimization. Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to craft persuasive, concise business documents. Proven negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to drive consensus across internal and external stakeholders. Cross-functional leadership experience, managing stakeholders across geographies and business units. Product collaboration expertise, including defining requirements, prioritizing features, and influencing roadmaps with technical teams. Experience in structuring and negotiating complex commercial/legal agreements.

Apply to this job Meta Retail team is looking for an experienced Strategic Account Manager for the India region. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a sales and channel marketing strategy at the retailer level.The position will primarily involve developing and managing retail channel partners for Meta hardware products, creating and implementing partner specific business plans, negotiating promotions, monitoring competitor activity and supporting channel marketing initiatives that deliver sales growth. This is a role that is focused on selling really exciting new technology through our third party retail partners. Youll work on getting the latest and most innovative technology in consumers hand in a fast paced and innovative environment. Strategic Account Manager - India Region Responsibilities Report into the General Manager for the region - to help manage and drive the sales business & channel marketing for Meta hardware products in India Drive and manage RL retail partners, implementing effective strategy and programs to meet organization goals Forecast and attain monthly, quarterly and annual targets Create and present account strategy to executives and internal / external stakeholders to align resources and achieve mutual goals Negotiate and present account programs / contracts, gaining internal alignment and approvals with cross functional partners (finance, legal, operations, etc) Grow relationships with cross functional teams (Channel Operations, Sales Enablement, Sales Analytics, Category) to drive account goals, execute JBP process, QBRs and launch planning activities to meet sales objectives within agreed upon budgets and KPIs Manage account scorecard, allocate budget, identify opportunities for optimization and growth Plan required supply to achieve monthly rolling sales goals and partner with the Operations team to meet those requirements Minimum Qualifications 10+ years of working on Consumer Electronics products and / or industry or any relevant product category in a sales leadership role with a clear record of quota achievement and success in technology based consumer sales Previous experience and clear understanding of the Indian retail landscape Bachelor s degree in business (minimum) Fluent in English and land or more local Indian languages Preferred Qualifications Capacity to work effectively with various teams across the organisation, essential to be adaptive and collaborative Experience in go-to-market planning and execution across online and traditional retail channels Existing relationships with key retailers in the region Proven track record in both business planning and tactical execution, with a clear understanding of the various tools available to drive retail sales Passionate advocate for innovation and the opportunities presented by disruptive technologies Experience in channel marketing/Category management/ Sales & supply planning About Meta . Equal Employment Opportunity . Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .

About the Company Urban Company is a technology platform offering customers a variety of services at home. Customers use our platform to book services such as beauty treatments, haircuts, massage therapy, cleaning, plumbing, carpentry, appliance repair, painting, etc., all delivered in the comfort of their home and at a time of their choosing. We promise our customers a high-quality, standardized, and reliable service experience. To fulfill this promise, we work closely with our hand-picked service partners, enabling them with technology, training, products, tools, financing, insurance, and brand, helping them succeed and deliver on this promise. Urban Company started as UrbanClap in November 2014, when its founders, Abhiraj, Raghav, and Varun, realized that the home services industry was predominantly unorganized, fragmented, and offline. Customers found it challenging to avail quality services conveniently, and service professionals were struggling to make ends meet, having to rely upon several middlemen, contractors, and local aggregators. The founders felt that the industry was ripe for disruption, and launched Urban Company, with three key principles in mind - 1. Customer love: Build a platform that offers truly delightful and differentiated services 2. Partner empowerment: Build a deep, full-stack partnership with service partners, helping improve their earnings and overall livelihood 3. Technology first: Bring innovation and technology to an age-old industry. About the Role & Team The Category Manager is responsible for driving on-ground operations. This would primarily involve onboarding new partners and improving the quality of the existing partner base This includes end-to-end ownership of the initiative, including problem solving, analysis, process improvement, and execution Support Business Heads in BAU category management activities related to supply/demand planning, revenue planning What youll do: Drive onboarding of great service professionals in the category - involves thinking through the full supply chain - sourcing, selection, and training of partners. Be part of projects that are focused on improving customer and partner experience Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners in marketing, technology, and product to execute multiple category and central-level projects What we need: Sharp and hungry professionals willing to go above and beyond to create impact 6 months -2 years of work experience Proficient in advanced Excel/ SQL/Tableau/Power BI Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, requires solving ambiguous problems, and is highly outcome-oriented. We will look for candidates who display these characteristics and have demonstrated the ability to solve problems on the ground. Hustle and get things done attitude What can you expect: A great work environment with massive ownership and growth opportunities. Work closely with strong leaders who are amongst the best in the country when it comes to operational excellence and consumer obsession A lot of freedom and ownership to propose and change the way we do things. We still believe it is Day 0 and are hungry to improve and change Growth opportunities within UC via our robust internal mobility program At Urban Company, we are committed to providing equal and fair opportunities in employment and creating an inclusive work environment. We endeavor to maintain a work environment free from harassment based on age, color, physical ability, marital status, parental status, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Designation - Ecommerce Executive Job Location - Asmita House, Naya Nagar, Mira Road, Mumbai - 401107 Shift - Mon to Sat Company Website asmitaorganicfarm.com About Us: AsmitA Organic Farms in Nagpur, India. Our farm stands as a beacon of sustainable agriculture, cultivating a rich assortment of organic delights from pure ghee to aromatic spices, nourishing millets, and beyond. Committed to purity, our products bear the hallmark of organic certification in both India and the United States, a testament to our unwavering dedication to quality and authenticity. At AsmitA Organic Farms. every harvest is a testament to the enduring bond between our farmers and the land. Rigorous inspection processes ensure adherence to the highest organic standards, underscoring our reverence for nature's bounty and the tireless devotion Of those who nurture it. Join us on our journey to redefine organic living. whether online or at local farmer markets, where every purchase resonates with pride and purity. Job Overview:: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive eCommerce & Marketplace Executive with 23 years of hands-on experience in product listing and categorization across leading platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Shopify, Meta (Facebook), and other quick commerce platforms (e.g., Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart). The ideal candidate should be well-versed in marketplace operations, catalog structuring, and listing optimization to enhance product visibility, ranking, and conversions. Key Responsibilities Product Listing & Categorization: Create, update, and manage product listings with accurate content, attributes, images, and pricing across Amazon, Flipkart, Shopify, Meta, and other quick commerce platforms. E commerce platforms . Ensure accurate category mapping and adherence to platform-specific guidelines for better discoverability and compliance. Maintain product consistency across all platforms, including title formatting, descriptions, and tag optimization. Marketplace Operations: Monitor listings for errors, suppressions, and violations and take corrective actions in coordination with internal and platform teams. Work closely with design, content, and warehouse teams to gather necessary information and assets for listing creation and updates. Inventory & Order Management: Coordinate with internal teams to ensure real-time stock updates and seamless order processing. Monitor platform dashboards for fulfillment status, returns, cancellations, and related escalations. Performance Reporting & Optimization: Analyze listing performance metrics (impressions, clicks, conversions, return rates) and suggest data-driven improvements. Prepare regular reports on product-wise and platform-wise performance to support decision-making. Qualification & Experience: 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in product listing and categorization across Amazon, Flipkart, Shopify, Meta, and other quick commerce platforms . Diploma / Bachelor's degree in any field. Skills Required: Strong knowledge of eCommerce listing best practices, keyword optimization, and SEO techniques for marketplaces. Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and experience with bulk upload templates. Detail-oriented with a structured approach to data accuracy and platform compliance. Preferred Background: Prior experience with D2C, FMCG, food & beverage, or consumer goods brands is a plus. Understanding of A+ content, product bundling, and image/video listing requirements is desirable.

Role & responsibilities Customer understanding Be the voice of the customer internally Understand needs - even those that the customers themselves may not realize Stay on top of changing trends and strategic priorities through in-depth data analysis to predict customer behavior Pricing Develop the right pricing policy - identify opportunities for giving customers value through intelligent and limited discounting. Use discounting to drive portfolio mix and achieve strategic goals Merchandising Develop and execute plans to showcase the right products Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities Own the customer experience in the category - make navigation, discovery easier. Save the customer time Marketing Work with marketing to identify the best RoI initiatives to build awareness and encourage trial across channels SEM, SEO, TV Commercials, etc. Understand SEM, SEO and Email marketing identify the right keywords, reduce SEM costs while increasing conversions of website visits to orders Promotions Create promotions to drive revenue, margins, etc. Catalogue Own catalogue content creation lead catalogue photoshoot & content creation, drive this via internal catalogue & marketing teams Drive better conversions through catalogue improvement & enhancement basis customer insights Operations Work with internal sourcing, quality & design team to track key project milestones, ensure processes are followed for review & reporting of the same