Global Category Leader

Ascendion Engineering

15 - 20 years

25 - 35 Lacs

hyderabad pune bengaluru

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vendor development spend analysis global procurement category management strategic sourcing sourcing strategy indirect sourcing indirect procurement

Work Mode

Hybrid

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Director/ Sr Manager - Procurement

Location: Vadodara/ Bangalore/ Chennai/ Hyderabad/ Pune

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and lead governance frameworks and category strategy (IT/Professional services/ Marcom/Travel)
Establish and develop category playbooks for indirect procurement categories
Responsible for vendor performance across indirect categories.
Define and monitor vendor scorecards, SLAs, and KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
Identify category performance gaps and drive corrective actions.
Develop escalation and issue-resolution processes to manage vendor risk and compliance.
Lead supplier audits, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Procurement teams to enforce compliance and contractual adherence.
Drive supplier innovation, sustainability, and cost efficiency through structured governance.
Lead the team of buyers of the category.

Qualifications:

15+ years of experience in vendor governance, supplier relationship management, or procurement operations.
Strong analytical and reporting skills for vendor performance evaluation.
Expertise in contract compliance, SLA management, and supplier risk mitigation.
Experience with global supplier ecosystems, preferably in IT or professional services domains.
Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain/B.Tech, or a related field; certifications such as PMP is preferred.

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