category Lead

4 days ago

Bengaluru, India Weekday AI Full time

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 1500000 (ie INR 10-15 LPA) Min Experience: 5 years Location: Bengaluru JobType: full-time We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Category Lead – Oil to drive category growth, profitability, and operational excellence. The role involves managing end-to-end category operations, including revenue ownership, supplier engagement, pricing strategy, and procurement optimization. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of category plans, enhance supplier relationships, and identify opportunities for cost efficiency and value creation. Requirements Key Responsibilities - Drive revenue and margin ownership for the assigned category or sub-category. - Conduct detailed market research and supplier analysis to support category strategy. - Collaborate with demand and planning teams to align value propositions with customer needs. - Independently manage specific sub-categories or regions, ensuring strong performance outcomes. - Lead price benchmarking, negotiations, and supplier contract management to achieve cost targets. - Maintain procurement dashboards, reports, and documentation accuracy. - Coordinate with regional buyers to align demand forecasts with supply and delivery schedules. - Track and ensure timely purchase order (PO) and contract execution. - Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, quality improvements, and sourcing diversification. - Work with planning teams to develop and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts. - Monitor category KPIs such as revenue growth, margins, inventory turns, and data reporting accuracy. What Makes You a Great Fit - Strong expertise in category management and procurement strategy. - Proven ability to analyze market trends and translate insights into actionable plans. - Experience in supplier negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder collaboration. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach. - Ability to own business metrics like revenue, margin, and inventory efficiency. - Strong communication and leadership skills to manage cross-functional coordination. - Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and operational excellence. - High attention to detail, accuracy, and reporting discipline. - Capability to thrive in a dynamic, results-driven environment with multiple priorities.

  • Category Lead

    1 week ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Shopdeck Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    Role Overview: We're seeking a Category Strategy Lead to build and implement category-specific growth frameworks that go beyond generic models. This role requires a strategic, hands-on approach to understanding category dynamics and identifying the levers that drive revenue and profitability. You will lead a team (Growth Managers) and collaborate...

  • Category Lead

    2 days ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India The HEINEKEN Company Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    Job Description for : Category Lead – Non-Alcoholic BeersJob Tittle : Category Lead – Non-Alcoholic BeersJob Grade : 20Location: Bengaluru, IndiaExperience : 10-15 years of experience in FMCG, beverage, or lifestyle categories, with at least 3 years in category management or brand strategy.Reports to: Head – International Business & NABDepartment:...

  • category Lead

    4 days ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Weekday AI Full time ₹ 6,00,000 - ₹ 9,00,000 per year

    This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsSalary range: Rs Rs ie INR 10-15 LPA)Min Experience: 5 yearsLocation: BengaluruJobType: full-timeWe are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Category Lead – Oil to drive category growth, profitability, and operational excellence. The role involves managing end-to-end category operations, including revenue...

  • Category Lead

    2 days ago

    Bengaluru, India Koch Full time

    Your Job Primarily responsible for managing and optimizing key product and service categories, ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and overall category profitability. The functions include strategic planning, supplier negotiations, market intelligence, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to...

  • Swiggy - Category Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Bengaluru, India Swiggy Full time

    Description:Role Overview:As the Category Lead for Oils, you will own the P&L and strategic growth of theOils category within the B2B HoReCa segment. You?ll drive business outcomes through deep market understanding, supplier partnerships, sourcing excellence, assortment optimization and data-backed decision-making. This role is ideal for a category...

  • Category Lead- Edible OIL

    4 days ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India People Impact Full time ₹ 6,00,000 - ₹ 18,00,000 per year

    Category Lead Oil*Role Objective:Support the Category Head in strategic and operational aspects of categoryprocurement and leadkey category sub-segments or process improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Own the revenue and margins including portfolio planning.Assist in market analysis, and supplier engagement.Work with demand teams to understand gaps...

  • Category Head

    7 days ago

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Eternz Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    About Eternz: Eternz is on a mission to redefine how India buys, experiences, & falls in love with jewelry. With 150+ premium brands live & fresh Pre-Series A funding from marquee investors, were Indias #1 jewelry marketplace in a $94B+ category thats racing online.This is not just another role its a chance to own, build, and dominate the jewelry category...

  • Category Head

    4 days ago

    Bengaluru, India Unacademy Full time

    Position : Associate Director/Category HeadLocation: BengaluruExperience : 3 - 6 YearsWork Mode: 6 Days a Week (Work From Office)About UsUnacademy is India’s largest learning platform, empowering millions of learners with access to top educators, high-quality content, and world-class learning experiences. With a mission to democratize education, Unacademy...

  • Category Head

    5 days ago

    Bengaluru, India Unacademy Full time

    Position : Associate Director/Category Head Location: Bengaluru Experience : 3 - 6 Years Work Mode: 6 Days a Week (Work From Office) About Us Unacademy is India’s largest learning platform, empowering millions of learners with access to top educators, high-quality content, and world-class learning experiences. With a mission to democratize education,...

  • Category Manager

    2 days ago

    Bengaluru, India Weekday AI Full time

    This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs - Rs (ie INR 15-20 LPA) Min Experience: 5 years Location: Bangalore, indore JobType: full-time The Category Manager will support the Category Head in both strategic and operational aspects of category procurement, while independently leading key sub-segments and process improvement initiatives....