Procurement Category Manager
Location: Hyderabad or Noida, India (Hybrid)
Function: Procurement & Supply Chain / Category Management
About the Opportunity
A leading global organization is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Procurement Category Manager to join its growing procurement team. This is a high-impact, strategic role responsible for managing approximately $20M in annual spend across key categories, delivering measurable cost savings, and serving as a trusted business partner to stakeholders across the organization.
If you are a results-oriented procurement professional who thrives on building supplier partnerships, driving strategy, and delivering value we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies aligned with business objectives, including market analysis, sourcing roadmaps, and 3-year plans
- Manage $20M+ in annual category spend, delivering consistent year-over-year savings of 510% while maintaining quality and service levels
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, and implementation planning
- Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, SLAs, and contract provisions across complex, high-value agreements
- Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships through quarterly business reviews, performance scorecards, and continuous improvement programs
- Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions that balance cost, quality, risk, and innovation
- Monitor market trends, pricing dynamics, and supply base changes to deliver timely business intelligence
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and policy requirements
- Implement KPI frameworks to drive supplier accountability and service excellence
- Champion procurement process improvements and best practice adoption across the function
- Mentor junior procurement staff and share category expertise across the organization
What we are looking for:
Essential:
- 710 years of progressive procurement or category management experience in a corporate environment
- Proven track record managing $15M+ in annual spend and delivering consistent YoY savings of 510%+
- Deep expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies RFx, should-cost modeling, TCO analysis, and supplier evaluation frameworks
- Strong commercial negotiation skills with demonstrated success in complex, high-value contract situations
- Solid understanding of category markets, supply base dynamics, and pricing structures
- Advanced analytical and financial acumen spend analysis, cost modeling, and business case development
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with procurement platforms (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar), spend analytics tools, and advanced Excel; BI tools a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive presence
Desirable:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Professional certification: CPM, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent
- Contract law knowledge and experience with complex terms and conditions
- Project management certification or demonstrated project leadership experience
This is a genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact within a high-performing, globally connected procurement team. You will have real spend ownership, strategic visibility, and the opportunity to shape category strategy from the ground up all within a collaborative, hybrid working environment.
This is a confidential search. The hiring organization will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your category management experience and key savings achievements.
