26 Category Strategies Jobs

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...

DESCRIPTION AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll colla...

DESCRIPTION AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll colla...

As a FMCG Space Planning Associate at MAF Retail, India Head Office, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of planograms and product assortments. Your role will involve maintaining and updating planogram software, templates, and tools to ensure data integrity and accuracy. You will also be tasked with managing store layouts to optimize available space and ensure proper fixture utilization. Your responsibilities will include monitoring planogram compliance through audits, photos, and store feedback, as well as supporting store teams with accurate planogram documentation and implementation guidelines. Collaborating with category and buying teams to incorporate new product...

Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day. Job Title FMCG Space Planning Associate | MAF Retail | India Head Office The Associate Space Planning is responsible for the development and maintenance of planograms and product assortments. Responsibilities: Maintain and update all ...

You will be responsible for managing spend analysis for allocated categories and consolidating demand/requirements across business lines. It is essential to stay updated with supplier market trends and innovations to identify changes in balance in buyer-supplier power. Your role will involve developing a strategic supplier base for the assigned categories to create a sustainable competitive advantage for Kama Ayurveda. Collaboration with R&D teams is crucial to identify and arrange raw materials for new product development. You will define and implement category strategies (raw materials) in close alignment with the Procurement Head and develop a yearly negotiation calendar while conducting ...

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 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, and implementing transformative category initiatives. You will be tasked with driving the adoption of Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in FE Spares, leveraging digital dexterity for Spares digital business transformation, enabling savings opportunities through data visual...

You will be responsible for conducting market scanning and industry analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements. You will monitor and manage supplier performance, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and service-level agreements. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders will be a key part of your role. You will also create and maintain category strategies, project procurement plans, and supplier scorecards. Collaborating closely with internal teams such as Sales, Presales, GSO, OM, Finance, and Legal to align procurement activities with business goals will be essential. Utilizing Six Sigma and Lean methodo...

Genpact is a global professional services and solutions firm dedicated to delivering outcomes that shape the future. With a workforce of over 125,000 individuals spanning across 30+ countries, we are fueled by curiosity, entrepreneurial agility, and the pursuit of creating lasting value for our clients. Our purpose, the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people, drives us to serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, through our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and expertise in data, technology, and AI. As a Tactical Buyer, your primary responsibility will be to support the execution of eSourcing and drive inc...

Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future. Our 125,000+ people across 30+ countries are driven by our innate curiosity, entrepreneurial agility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by our purpose - the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people - we serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, with our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and expertise in data, technology, and AI. The Tactical Buyer will assist in the execution of eSourcing and for delivering incremental value to the business through eAuctions. It is encouraged...