Job Description

TCS Bangalore Hiring for Category Manager

Role : Category Manager

Experience : 8 - 12 Years

Job Location : Bangalore

Should be flexible with night shifts & rotational shifts

Eligibility:

Skills:

Responsibilities:

Create and implement category management strategies and sourcing plans.
Analyze procurement data to identify trends, savings opportunities, and process improvements.
Develop dashboards and reports to track procurement KPIs and supplier performance.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing structures, and contractual compliance.
Support vendor selection, onboarding, and supplier relationship management.
Ensure timely delivery performance while maintaining quality standards.
Create sourcing projects within ERP systems and manage sourcing activities end-to-end.
Conduct commercial negotiations and stakeholder management activities.
Perform risk analysis, market analysis, and spend analysis for sourcing decisions.
Drive CAPEX and OPEX savings as a key performance indicator.
Perform bid evaluations and savings reporting through Power BI.
Identify procurement process inefficiencies and support automation initiatives.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Monitor contract obligations and proactively mitigate procurement risks.

Mandatory Requirements (How to generate your EPCN)

EPCN number is mandatory for eligibility of the interview. Follow the below steps to register :

Step 1: Visit [ https://ibegin.tcsapps.com/candidate/ ] or visit [ https://www.tcs.com/careers ] and click on Apply Now

Step 2: On the I Begin homepage, click on Login (Three dots/lines at top right corner of the homepage to get the option)

Step 3: Click on New User (Register with us)

Step 4: Select BPO in Area of Interest and complete the registration. (Fill in the details)

Step 5: Once completed, your TCS EP ID would be generated which starts with EP2026CNXXXXXXX.

Step 6: You will be able to see your EP ID after your login to the I Begin website