Category Head

1 week ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Cocreate Global Technologies Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 28,00,000 per year

Role & responsibilities

Category Strategy & Management

  • Define and execute the sourcing strategy for the Naturals Flavors & Fragrances category in alignment with business objectives.
  • Monitor global and domestic market trends, price movements, and supply chain risks.
  • Drive category innovation by identifying new suppliers, natural extracts, and sustainable alternatives.

Supplier Relationship Management

  • Develop strong partnerships with domestic and international suppliers.
  • Negotiate long-term contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and reliability.
  • Evaluate supplier performance regularly on quality, compliance, sustainability, and service levels.

Operational Excellence

  • Ensure uninterrupted supply of naturals (essential oils, oleoresins, botanical extracts, etc.) for production.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams for new product development and formulation needs.
  • Implement cost savings, value engineering, and risk mitigation initiatives.

Compliance & Sustainability

  • Ensure adherence to regulatory, food safety, and sustainability standards in sourcing.
  • Promote ethical sourcing practices, fair trade certifications, and traceability across the supply chain.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead and mentor a team of category managers/associates.
  • Work cross-functionally with R&D, Finance, Supply Chain, and Business Heads to align strategies.
  • Present category performance, risk outlook, and strategic plans to leadership.

Preferred candidate profile

  • 1015 years of experience in sourcing/category management in Flavors & Fragrances (Naturals) or allied industries (FMCG, Food Ingredients, Essential Oils, Botanicals).
  • Strong exposure to global supplier markets and natural raw materials.

Technical/Functional Skills:

  • Knowledge of essential oils, botanical extracts, oleoresins, and natural aroma chemicals.
  • Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor development skills.
  • Familiarity with REACH, IFRA, FSSAI, FDA, and global compliance norms.
  • Ability to drive sustainability and traceability initiatives.

Leadership Skills:

  • Proven track record of leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking skills.

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