Procurement Category Manager- Services & Goods

Description

This is a strategic and operational role, accountable for category performance, supplier management, negotiations, compliance, and execution of long-term commodity strategies. The role demands strong ownership, analytical skills, commercial acumen, and capability to work closely with Business, Finance, Legal, EHS, HR, and global procurement teams.

The Procurement Specialist (S&G) independently manages end-to-end procurement for a defined portfolio of S&G commodities such as Advisory Services, Product & Business Learning, HR/Executive Search, Market Research, Packaging, Office/Factory Supplies, PPE, Waste Management, Temporary Labor, etc.

• ies.Be the primary contact for all S&G category decisions, escalations, and commercial guida
• ards.Identify digitalization opportunities to improve procurement effici
• odes.Prepare monthly KPIs, MIS decks, spend analysis, savings tracking, and supplier scorec
• iness.Support Waste Management, Packaging Sustainability, and circularity initiatives (where rele
• ed.Drive supplier onboarding, qualification, and due-diligence process
• e.Ensure alignment with global frameworks wherever applicable (Advisory, Learning, Consulting, etc.
• .Identify challenger suppliers, cost-down levers and innovation options
• lianceIntegrate sustainability considerations into supplier selection & category str
• nce.Educate stakeholders on procurement governance, cost models, and compliance requireme
• ngLead price benchmarking, market intelligence, and supplier landscape analysi
• ategy.Ensure compliance with DoA, SDD/QES, statutory regulations, and internal audit read
• tegories.Drives category strategies, supplier consolidation, digitalization, and cost opti
• .Drive sourcing events (RFx, negotiations, supplier comparison, award recommendations)
• pManage the full lifecycle of procurement for assigned S&G categories
• ng.Ensure all statutory, ESG, safety, and sustainability documentation is fully updat
• nceManage supplier relationships and performance KPIs (quality, delivery, compliance, responsivenes
• .Define annual saving opportunities, demand pooling, and category planning
• ntly.Maintain data accuracy for master data, catalogues, price lists, and material c
• mentWork closely with internal stakeholders across HR, EHS, Admin, Finance, Plants, and Project te
• .Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with IM & Business priorities
• yticsUse SAP, Fieldglass (where relevant), and digital procurement tools efficie
• d.Work closely with Legal/Compliance/Tax for reviewing agreements and ensuring policy adherenc
• ams.Lead requirement clarification, specification alignment, and update business on procurement strateg
• s).Own supplier review meetings, escalation handling, and risk monitori
• s.Prepare commercial terms, negotiate with suppliers, and manage contracts end-to-en
• StrategicManages 40+ supplier portfolios across high-impact services ca

Requirements

ency.6. ESG, Sustainability & Comp

).3. Supplier Management & Performa

.2. Strategic Sourcing & Contracti

• cationsGraduate (Engineering/Commerce/Supply Chain); MBA pre
• wer BI).Clear communication, stakeholder alignment and conflict-handling
• mization.Works directly with senior leadership and contributes to India’s IM
• ferred.3–7 years of hands-on experience in indirect procurement / category mana
• nership.Strong compliance orientation and attention to
• skills.Analytical and data-driven mindset (Excel/Po
• ability.Ability to work independently with end-to-end ow
• gement.Mandatory: Strong SAP experience; exposure to Fieldglass is an adv

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance