Category Expert

Roles & Responsibilities :

Execute strategic sourcing projects and RFx events across Professional Services categories including Temporary Labour Consulting Marketing & Communication Services Travel & Mobility Training and other business services.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with category objectives business requirements risk management principles and cost optimization targets.

Partner with stakeholders to understand business demand challenge requirements where appropriate identify standardization opportunities and drive effective demand management practices.

Conduct spend analysis market intelligence benchmarking supplier assessments and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations to support sourcing decisions.

Lead commercial negotiations involving rate cards statements of work service agreements framework contracts and pricing models to deliver business value.

Manage end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier identification RFQ/RFP management bid evaluation supplier selection and contracting.

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve service performance innovation cost competitiveness and risk mitigation.

Support supplier onboarding supplier performance reviews compliance assessments and governance activities.

Collaborate with regional and global category teams to execute category strategies and procurement initiatives.

Ensure adherence to procurement policies compliance requirements contractual obligations and audit standards.

Leverage digital procurement tools sourcing platforms analytics and AI-enabled solutions to improve sourcing efficiency and decision-making.

Drive continuous improvement through process optimization automation opportunities and data-driven procurement practices.

Qualifications :

Educational qualification:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering Business Administration Supply Chain Management Commerce or equivalent.

Professional certifications in Procurement Strategic Sourcing Contract Management or Negotiation or e-auction are an added advantage.

Experience :

5-8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing Category Management in Indirect Purchasing categories.

Experience in Professional Services Category Management (like Temp labour Consulting Training Marketing services Travel  etc ) will be an added advantage

Proven experience in sourcing strategy development demand management supplier negotiations and contract management.

Experience conducting benchmark studies commercial evaluations TCO analysis and supplier performance management.

Familiarity with eSourcing tools spend analytics procurement automation and AI-enabled sourcing processes is preferred.

Mandatory/requires Skills :
Strategic Sourcing & RFx Management

Demand Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management

Temporary Labour Sourcing

AI & Digital Procurement Literacy

Strong Analytical Communication and Problem-Solving Skills

Preferred Skills :

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time