Category Manager

2 weeks ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India beBeeProcurement Full time
Job Title: Procurement Specialist

 

This role will support Indirect sourcing initiatives with respect to non IT related projects and help manage daily purchasing activities.

  • Ensure purchases are made at the lowest cost and highest quality consistent with internal stakeholder needs, in alignment with company policies and procedures.
  • Establish NDAs, purchase orders and contracts as necessary.
  • Support renewal requests, budgetary pricing requests, contract inquiries and Statement of Work review requests.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation and files for all purchases made and monitor supplier performance.
  • Support the improvement and upkeep of sourcing templates and other documentation used within Indirect Purchasing.
  • Meet with business users/managers to understand business priorities and translate them into procurement plans; comprehend industry and marketplace.
  • Identify cost saving opportunities using competitive bidding (RFx), negotiations, and drive service improvements.
  • Collaborate with internal Teams (Legal, finance, IT) to mitigate risk during contract negotiations.
  • Report on active projects and contribute to collaborative crossfunctional reports.
  • Execute risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operation strategies.

 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Level Based Competencies:

  • Building Strategic Working Relationships
  • Business Acumen
  • Planning and Organization
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Ability to Manage Multiple Projects
  • Strong Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

  • Understanding of purchasing and sourcing concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Negotiation skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Familiar with financial management and comfortable with performing analysis
  • Ability to excel in a matrix management environment
  • Supply Chain knowledge

General Knowledge/Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and follow up skills with a strong attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Familiar with project management and vendor management skills
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

 

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in the field of supply chain, procurement, or business
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement, corporate purchasing focus is helpful
  • Experience in use of P2P systems helpful but not required

For this role, you should have excellent procurement skills, be able to work effectively in a team, and have good communication skills. You must also have a strong analytical mind, be able to think strategically, and be comfortable working in a fastpaced environment.

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