Global Category Manager

Job Description – Global Category ManagerSystem Soft Technologies is a premier technology company providing exceptional consulting services and solutions that drive innovation, enhance business value, and boost competitiveness. For over 25 years, we have built trusted partnerships with our clients, helping us grow into a $200MM+ enterprise. With the collective resources of over 1,200 associates covering the full spectrum of IT expertise, we anticipate and meet the unique needs of our clients, consistently delivering exceptional quality that exceeds expectations.

Job SummaryReporting directly to the Global Category Lead, this role is responsible for supporting the strategic sourcing of the Capex category in Asia, Europe & Americas and to transformational value to the entire value chain of businessThis role would help drive cost, service, cash, working capital delivery across countries with strategic programs, support overall industrial portfolio & drive continuous improvement & transformational value generation programs.The role requires partnering with cross category stakeholders & country buyers, lead direct engagement programs , developing strong analytical data driven programs, formulating of sourcing strategies & usage of tactical & influential relationship with global industrial operation leaders to translate business requirements into procurement strategy and quantitative value & support creation of the overall one procurement agenda

General ResponsibilitiesSupport portfolio to formulate strategy development & business needs of Industrial groupAnalyze regional spend data and understand the business needs.Follow 7 steps of procurement & deploy best practices to formulate group standard operating proceduresProvide country/regional market and supplier insights to maximize opportunities.Support development of sourcing strategy with implications on the region and country.Support the supplier negotiation strategy at country, regional level as required.Drive supplier innovation programs to deliver cost and cash improvement.

Lead strategy alignment and execution for global and local spendStrategy communication and alignment with global and local cross functional teams.Lead and prepare sourcing strategies & co-lead global negotiations.Maximize portfolio coverage thru contractingActively engage key initiatives in region and country especially negotiations to ensure value levers are effectively played.Work with plant teams to identify continuous improvement areas from a reliability point of viewProject prioritization, Lead/Co-Lead intervention projects in the regions with early stage involvement.

Lead contract implementation and drive contract compliance as per globally agreed Procurement policies for selected global and multi-regional Spend AreasWork in close collaboration with regional, county procurement and shared service center in order to ensure local acceptance of new contracts, and extended value generation to increase customer satisfaction.Make contracts with due diligence, liaise with legal to formulate best practicesCoordinate contract implementation tasks with country procurement and business teamsClosely monitor internal customers' contract compliance and define and take approved corrective actions to improve contract compliance.Secure knowledge transfer and exchange by creating and storing project deliverables and relevant tools and templates in knowledge repositories/ SharePoint

Support Supplier relationship and risk managementIn line with defined Procurement strategy, support classification and categorization of suppliers, including definition of supplier evaluation and audit policies.Continuously track supplier performance according to a defined framework.Lead supplier development activities, set-up cross functional review meetings with suppliers in order to improve performance and further improve value creationInitiate and conduct supplier audits according to a defined framework.Proactively identify supply continuity risks and develop mitigation plans.

Portfolio Sourcing ResponsibilitiesTo develop best in class equipment / component sourcing opportunities and drive forward purchase programs.To support countries to deliver cost saving projects based on sourcing strategies and compliance management and drive service (sOTIF) of vendors.To continuously improve ways of working and optimize procurement activities in the region (i.e., standardisation, templates and common tools)To lead the rationalization of vendors and its integration in the countries with engineering value centre & support formulation of core designsTo establish best practices and knowledge sharing session with the countries and collaborate with plants to drive Best in Class practices.To drive contract compliance and supplier audit initiativesManage strategic sub-category supplier relationships and implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, and report on suppliers’ performance.Collect supplier information and feedback from countries, sites, Category teams and Business Partners, and deliver Procurement Balanced Scorecard metrics for the relevant sub-category.Create, apply, complete and reviews major contracts for the sub -category, and ensure that negotiated contracts are clearly communicated for the sub-category area and that they are consistently appliedManage strategic sub-category supplier relationships and implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, ensuring that any supplier performance risks and issues are resolved on a timely basis.

QualificationEngineering- Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Production is preferred, CPIM, APICS or MBA added advantageWorked in a trans-national & global environment with minimum 6 years work experience in procurement strategy, operations, continuous improvement programsExperienced with Tableau, Excel, Power BI to drive smart business analyticsExperienced in Food, FMCG, Pharma working environment w.r.t engineering & procurement organisationsKey internal customers: Country Procurement, Regional/ Country Finance, Technical working groups, global industrial operations teams, Country Engineering Teams, GPE teams

Functional/ Business skillsSourcing Strategy Development (Industry/supply Intelligence and Spend & Cost Analysis)Have strong business acumen and commercial senseInternal Stakeholder Management.Effective Communication skill to influence others, Fluency in English.

Why System Soft Technologies?At System Soft Technologies, we are united by diversity, inclusion, transparency, respect, integrity, and a deep passion for our clients and team members. Our growth is fueled by your professional development as we collaborate, share ideas, innovate, and invest in our future together. By building meaningful partnerships with our people, we embrace a common purpose to amplify ambitions, expand horizons, and exceed our goals. This synergy keeps us agile, ahead of the competition, and leaders in our industry. Our continued success starts with you.

System Soft Technologies is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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