35 Category Strategies Jobs

Role Overview: You will be responsible for tactical sourcing of Professional Services Category, covering various sub-categories within Professional Services for high-value and complex deals. Your main focus will be on fostering effective relationships, sourcing planning, managing sourcing initiatives, and providing sourcing support to clients. Key Responsibilities: - Proactively foster effective collaboration with key client stakeholders and colleagues to achieve defined business goals. - Develop and maintain a key client stakeholder matrix per category/location, ensuring high levels of client engagement and satisfaction. - Manage supplier relationships for assigned suppliers and act as the ...

As the Spares/Services Procurement at Micron Technology, you will play a crucial role in developing procurement strategies for Spares and Services, leading global initiatives, and driving innovation using advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. Your responsibilities will include: - Driving Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in FE Spares - Demonstrating high levels of digital dexterity for Spares digital business transformation - Enabling savings opportunities through data visualization and business intelligence - Having a passion for data-driven analysis - Possessing strong business acumen and industry knowledge to connect leadership and stakeholder data needs Additionall...

Role Overview: As an IT Tech Category Analyst/specialist at Ramboll, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimize costs and drive value within the IT category across global operations. Your role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure alignment with business objectives, mitigate risks, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute category strategies for Technology procurement activities, primarily focused on our software portfolio. - Identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization within the software procurement process. - Ensure that all...

As the Manager of Global Sourcing at Fortrea, you will play a critical role in developing, managing, and executing category strategies that align with the strategic imperatives and mission of the company. Your primary responsibility will be to position the Global Procurement Services organization as a trusted strategic partner across the enterprise. Your key responsibilities will include: - Developing, managing, and executing category strategies to support Fortrea's strategic imperatives and mission. - Collaborating with leaders to ensure efficient and effective category strategies, preferred suppliers, and competitive supplier evaluation. - Leading multi-functional stakeholder teams on stra...

As the Spares/Services Procurement at Micron Technology, you will play a crucial role in developing Spares and Services procurement strategies and leading global initiatives. Your responsibilities will include: - Driving Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in FE Spares - Demonstrating high levels of digital dexterity to achieve Spares digital business transformation - Enabling savings opportunities through Data visualization and business intelligence - Being passionate about data/data-driven analysis - Possessing strong business acumen/industry knowledge and connecting leadership and stakeholder data needs You will also be responsible for managing supplier relationships by: - Acti...

About The Company Tata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and IntelligenceDriving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of Communications Job Description Participate in various stages of supply chain processes, in area of procurement/vendor management/logistics/ inventory/quality management to ensure service availability to the customers and at the same time driving cost efficiencies, quality management and timely delivery of orders. This is an operational role which is responsible for delivering results that have direc...

As a Strategic Sourcing Lead, your role involves leading strategic sourcing initiatives across material (copper, fibre, networking products) and professional services categories. Your responsibilities include driving category strategies, supplier scorecards, and project-specific procurement plans in alignment with CPR (Cash, Profitability, Revenue) goals. You will identify and onboard suitable suppliers by conducting robust market scanning, RFX execution, and contract negotiations. Building strong supplier relationships, ensuring supplier compliance, performance, and fostering innovation are crucial aspects of your role. Collaboration is key in this position, as you will work proactively wit...

Job Title: CSP Executive B&W Work Location: Mumbai HO Function/BU: B&W About Unilever Be part of the world's most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get m...

As a Category Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the product category within the organization, ensuring that it meets financial goals, market demands, and customer expectations. Your primary responsibilities will involve developing and executing category strategies, analyzing market trends, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing product assortment. Roles and Responsibilities: Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profits. Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth. Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts to ensure competitive pricing and product availability. Opti...

Develop and implement category strategies across indirect spend areas aligned with business goals. Drive sourcing initiatives, RFPs/RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection. Identify and deliver cost savings, process efficiencies, and risk mitigation opportunities. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (IT, HR, Finance, Admin, Legal) to understand needs and ensure procurement adds strategic value. Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and service providers. Negotiate and manage enterprise-level contracts, including SLAs, renewals, and compliance tracking. Ensure supplier performance is monitored and improved through KPIs and periodic reviews. Manage supplie...

As a Supplier Development Engineer (Part Development) for Sandvik Mining's Mining Assembly Centre in Hinjewadi, Pune, your role will involve the following key responsibilities: - Manage sourcing of new suppliers for various sourcing projects such as NPI, NPD, and export, ensuring a diverse supplier base to support the organization's needs. - Implement local category strategies within the Sourcing Department to optimize procurement processes and efficiency. - Oversee part development at identified suppliers according to the development plan, focusing on quality and timely delivery. - Ensure the execution of Advance Quality Planning and monitor supplier performance closely to drive continuous ...

As a Telecommunication Analyst in the Global IT Category team, you will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing the organizations global telecommunications infrastructure, including internet access, voice and data services, circuits, and SD-WAN technologies. Your role will involve conducting market intelligence research, analyzing current telecom spends, collaborating with procurement teams and IT stakeholders, and providing insights to optimize telecom services while reducing costs. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct market intelligence research to identify trends, pricing benchmarks, and emerging technologies in the telecommunications space. - Analyze current telecom spends, usage, and ve...

Location: Bengaluru (with travel within India, GCC, and South East Asia as needed) About Opptra Opptra unlocks Asian expansion for consumer brands through e-commerce and digital capabilities. We build category-aligned franchising businesses powered by a shared global supply chain and centrally developed technology, balancing online and offline channels to match local consumer behavior across India, GCC, and Southeast Asia. Role Mission / Summary You will own profitable online growth for Opptra's portfolio across categories including Home, Kitchen, Furniture, Electronics, PCA, Packed Foods, Sports, Baby, Toys, Pets, and Beauty. This includes planning, executing, and scaling marketplace and D2...

You will be responsible for delivering operational KPIs such as Claim Management, PO execution, exception message management, parts escalation/availability, invoice reconciliation, and buyer productivity. You will manage Supplier Relationship Management for vendors on a day-to-day basis and ensure proper escalation when necessary. Additionally, you will be in charge of implementing and operationalizing category strategies and framework contracts, providing feedback to Global Category Managers/Sourcing Managers to enhance strategies. Your role will involve delivering year-over-year savings and negotiations for selected categories and assigned suppliers, ensuring compliance with PO policies, a...

As a Telecommunication Analyst in the Global IT Category team, you will play a crucial role in analyzing and optimizing the organization's global telecommunications infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include: - Conducting market intelligence research to identify trends, pricing benchmarks, and emerging technologies in the telecommunications space. - Analyzing current telecom spends, usage, and vendor performance across internet access, voice, data, circuits, and SD-WAN. - Collaborating with procurement teams and IT stakeholders to support RFPs, vendor negotiations, and contract reviews. - Providing insights and recommendations to optimize telecom services and reduce costs while maint...

As a Manager, Procurement at Zscaler, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing category strategies for professional services. Your responsibilities will include managing the entire strategic sourcing lifecycle, contract management, risk mitigation, process improvement, and collaborating with internal business partners to align procurement strategies with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement category strategies for professional services such as Management Consulting, Global Employee Benefits, and Contingent Workforce - Manage the strategic sourcing lifecycle from demand aggregation to contract award - Conduct market research and vendor evaluati...

As a Fragrance Development Director at dsm-firmenich, you play a crucial role in developing winning fragrances across various categories for clients" brands. Your responsibilities include guiding perfumers, providing consumer trends and creative inspirations, collaborating with external consultants, engaging with clients, and identifying opportunities to enhance brands with innovative olfaction solutions. Your strong business acumen, in-depth understanding of olfaction, consumer insights, and market trends are instrumental in defining and implementing strategies and leading client presentations. You also have the opportunity to develop your skills and mentor future leaders for a dynamic and ...

Req ID: R-1165816 Job Title: CSP Executive Hair MT Retail Work Location: Mumbai Function/BU: B&W Description The CSP HUL Executive is entrusted with taking charge of the entire shopper journey for their respective channel type/Customers, requiring an in-depth understanding of this journey and the ability to provide insights into categories. The role also involves highlighting the nuances and distinctions between different channels. The person should have an understanding of Organized Trade (MT/Ecom) and should have the capacity to do the long-term thinking for the accounts. Personality Fit Voracious Learner: Eager to learn and develop consciously, beyond immediate job responsibilities Consis...

**Job Description:** As an IT Tech Category Analyst/specialist at Ramboll, you will be based in Gurgaon or Chennai, India. You are invited to leverage your in-depth knowledge of Strategic sourcing to support the development and enhancement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the Global IT Category. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and execute category strategies for Technology procurement activities, primarily focused on our software portfolio. - Identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization within the software procurement process. - Ensure that all software purchases comply with company policies, legal regulations, and geographical locations. - Explore opportunities and pre...

As the Spares/Services Procurement at Micron Technology, your role involves developing procurement strategies for Spares and Services, leading global initiatives, and implementing advanced analytics and artificial intelligence for the portfolio. Your responsibilities include: - Driving Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in FE Spares - Utilizing digital dexterity for digital business transformation - Enabling savings opportunities through data visualization and business intelligence - Conducting data-driven analysis - Demonstrating strong business acumen and industry knowledge - Managing Supplier Relationships by acting as the primary point of contact, qualifying suppliers, mainta...

Req ID: R-1165816 Job Title: CSP Executive Hair MT Retail Work Location: Mumbai Function/BU: B&W Description: . The CSP HUL Executive is entrusted with taking charge of the entire shopper journey for their respective channel type/Customers, requiring an in-depth understanding of this journey and the ability to provide insights into categories. The role also involves highlighting the nuances and distinctions between different channels. . The person should have an understanding of Organized Trade (MT/Ecom) and should have the capacity to do the long-term thinking for the accounts. Personality Fit . Voracious Learner: Eager to learn and develop consciously, beyond immediate job responsibilities...

Role Overview: As the Manager of Global Sourcing at Fortrea, you will play a vital role in developing, managing, and executing category strategies that are in line with the company's strategic imperatives and mission. Your primary responsibility will be to position the Global Procurement Services organization as a trusted strategic partner across the enterprise. You will need to collaborate with leaders to ensure efficient and effective category strategies and supplier evaluation, leading multi-functional stakeholder teams on strategic sourcing initiatives to drive benefit realization and value creation. Additionally, creating a strong team environment and service culture will be crucial to ...

As a Spares/Services Procurement at Micron Technology, you will be a key player in developing procurement strategies for Spares and Services. Your role will involve leading global initiatives and driving innovation in advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. Your responsibilities will include: - Aligning team and individual goals with corporate business objectives - Ensuring high performance within the team and department - Implementing transformative category initiatives You will drive the adoption of Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in FE Spares, leveraging digital dexterity for Spares digital business transformation. Additionally, you will enable savings opportunities...

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Sourcing Support the development of the category strategies and lead sourcing plans and the implementation of those strategies Serve as the subject matter expert for the category area and to maintain and develop this knowledge Support and drive initiatives for the defined key suppliers of the category Client/Stakeholder Management Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure the collation of category requirements including spend, demand, supplier performance and service requirements in a logical format. Drive business relationships Be the Main point of contact in the resolution of escalated supplier issues and ensure appropriate supplier management and performance metr...

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Sourcing Support the development of the category strategies and lead sourcing plans and the implementation of those strategies Serve as the subject matter expert for the category area and to maintain and develop this knowledge Support and drive initiatives for the defined key suppliers of the category Client/Stakeholder Management Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure the collation of category requirements including spend, demand, supplier performance and service requirements in a logical format. Drive business relationships Be the Main point of contact in the resolution of escalated supplier issues and ensure appropriate supplier management and performance metr...