Category Manager

Primary Skills:

1. Strong experience in Indirect Procurement, including manpower/HR services and vendor contracts (e.g., Naukri.com and similar service providers). Candidate should be able to manage the complete procurement cycle and evaluate vendors across the manpower/services category.
2. Should have experience in new premises/facility setup and related procurement activities.
3. Logistics procurement experience is mandatory.
4. Hands-on experience with ERP tools is mandatory; SAP and Oracle preferred.
5. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
6. Candidates from the manufacturing industry only; service-industry candidates are not preferred.

Local candidates

Requirements

• Experience:
• Extensive experience in managing Pan India indirect procurement.
• Expertise in categories such as Real Estate & Facilities, HR Services, Administration, and Logistics.
• Prior experience in engineering, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure industries.
• Strong vendor negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven track record of driving and executing cost-saving initiatives.