13 Category Procurement Jobs

4+ years of experience in category management or merchandising, preferably in jewelry, luxury, or fashion retail. jewelry materials (gold, diamonds, precious stones) and international Excel, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and merchandising tools.

The Global Category Manager is responsible to manage their supplier commodity panel with a strong financial QCD performance orientation Key Responsibilities Develop the regional and global strategies of the panel under their responsibility. Enforce group and local conditions as required Develop and present the short / medium / long term action plan of their commodity that meets the objectives of the Industry Procurement performance strategy Provide market data on their category for the Sector Global reference for the Sector on their categories Accountable to present Category Roadmap up to date on 6M Rolling base Coordinate volume /planned productivity discounts for their global commodity panel Participate actively in the budget preparation of their commodity savings performance Participate actively in the LTP and budget preparation with regional Procurement Heads and Industry CPO Review supplier performance monitoring (scorecard, escalations, panel inputs/outputs) Develop and maintain the relationship with key panel suppliers, develop John Cockerill C-Levels associated at suppliers Lead and propose cost optimization actions including VAVE, Make or Buy and other levers as needed. Manage the associated negotiations and lead the Sourcing coordination Develop savings actions road map for the panel under their responsibility and share / support the Lead Buyers community associated on savings actions Animate the Lead Buyers community associated on their categories and project Manage annual and globalization negotiations Finalize the project buyers negotiation (level 2) when needed Provide project buyers with a structured panel for their Category Support management of series crisis actions (supply of product, quality issues, etc.) Ensure the conformity / validity of purchasing data recorded in ERP and reported in iValua Other duties as assigned Education & Experience Master in Business and or Engineering with emphasis or experience in Procurement or equivalent; and 10 years procurement with manufacturing, engineering related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 3 to 5 years of strong technical experience with Metals and Industry business Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed Background, Skills and Competencies Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with Engineering; Procurement, Top Management and other plant and office personnel Strong negotiation skills, ability to bear under pressure Practical expertise in office systems such as Excel and ERP tools such as SAP and Ivalua (e.g. purchasing - projects) Customer orientation, concern to offer a permanent quality service to internal clients, At ease in a matrix organization and a support department Analytical mindset, ability to formalize, structure and great rigor in work Agility in a changing professional environment Diplomacy, good communication skills, both oral and written, and ease in dealing with all types of interlocutors Very good team spirit and willingness to contribute to the team Reliability, integrity, honesty, discretion Comfortable with an international environment and multicultural aspects Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Fluency in other languages is a plus

Create an assortment and buying plan per season. Identification and selection of new vendors. Product Development based on market samples Co-ordination with vendors to ensure timely delivery.Managing a team to ensure smooth procurement of products

Profile : Category Manager Department: Men's Wear / Women's Wear No. of Position: Men's Wear - 1, Women's Wear - 1 Reporting to : The Director Location: Ruby, Kolkata. Key Responsibilities : Create an assortment and buying plan per season. Procurement of products as per buying plan. Identification and selection of new vendors. Product Development based on market samples and market trends. Co-ordination with vendors to ensure timely delivery. Supply Chain Management so that stock gaps can be avoided. Managing a team to ensure smooth procurement of products. Regular data analysis to identify stock movement. Responsible to ensure appropriate inventory levels at a company level. Education/Qualifications : Any Graduation / Post Graduation. Knowledge/Skills : Ability to take initiative, prioritize work, adhere to deadlines and take day-to-day operational decisions. Good written and verbal communication. Well versed in reviewing reports. Experience : 10-12 Years in Apparel / Garments retail sector. Behaviors : Ability to work cooperatively and in collaboration with others. Capable of resolving differences without conflict. Resilience to work under pressure.

Dear Candidates, Greetings from Yellow Box HR Services Pvt Ltd! We are hiring actively for our reknowned Ecommerce client in Bangalore . Job description: Drive category merchandising for Grocery category Drive customer experience for the category with improvements in search, catalog and browse experiences amongst others Drive growth charter initiatives for the category Work with the concerned product managers to optimize search results through redirections, augmentations and curations while driving search CTR% for the category. Category Merchandising & Marketing Develop and execute plans to showcase the right products Plan platform merchandising for BBD, T1 & other sale events Drive d-o-d Merch plans & promotions to reach the customer most effectively Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities Manage & develop trafic channels for the category & deliver trafic growth Show RIGHT products & offers to drive conversion Work with Marketing & Central teams to drive visibility for the category Brand Launches & GTM detailed planning & execution to develop new brands Drive Occasions charter to create meaningful engagement with prospective customers to drive acquisition & create smaller category events Customer Experience Own shopping experience of customers Develop RPD content for the category Search Experience Drive discoverability via the search results to ensure optimal representation of selection Understand competition customer experience to identify opportunities for continuous development Ensure regular sync ups with the product manager for query redirections, augmentations Growth Work with category leaders and team to drive strategic growth initiatives of the category Ensure regular tracking and reporting of growth levers both for input and output metrics Marketing & PR Initiatives Work jointly with the marketing team to plan influencer & ATL/Social Media Campaigns Work with the PR team on initiatives to market Ecommerce Client as the destination of choice for Grocery category Customer Acquisition Stakeholders The role requires close collaboration with the following teams: Category Team Central Marketing Central Category Experience/Growth Team Search & Merch Product Teams Central Marketing Qualifications & Experience 1. Regular MBA from a reknowned school, with a minimum work experience of 1+ years strong 2. Problem Solving Skills Keen Customer Understanding Intuitive Product Flows Team Management Skills Stakeholder Management Analytical Understanding Perseverance, Initiative & Drive to take on new challenges Interested candidate can share their resume on- sreyashi@ybconsultants.com or whatsapp on- 89020 95131. Regards,Sreyashi Das Recruitment Executive Cell: 8902095131 Email: sreyashi@ybconsultants.com Yellow Box HR Services Pvt Ltd.

Salary up to 9lpa location: Jalandar, Punjab Minimum 5 years experience Immediate Joiner Excellent communication skills

We are Hiring- Category Specialist Procurement Contract Manager Procurement Sourcing Manager Procurement Tactical Buying Procurement Domain : Supply Chain Management (SCM) (S2P, O2C) Experience : 5 - 14 Years Work Location : Hyderabad Work Mode : Work from Office all 5 Days Shift Time : Rotational Shifts Kindly register yourself for the drive - https://pages.talview.com/hcl/663/index.html?c=1d1a620 Walk-in Dates : 1st June Reporting Time - 9:30 AM Carry a passport size photo & a copy of any ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving license) Walk-in Location: Hyderabad Hitec city office (H01B HITEC CITY-2, SURVEY NO. 30,34,35 & 38. PHOENIX INFOCITY PVT. LTD, MADHAPUR, HYDERABAD-500081, TELANG)ANA. (INDIA) Kindly refer your friends & colleagues too with similar skill sets for the drive. Skills and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience in procurement, contract management and sourcing. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to maintain positive relationships Familiarity with leading ERPs and Procurement tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is also required. In-depth knowledge of End-to-End Sourcing and supplier management process Ability to conduct market research and analyze trends to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities. Good negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions from suppliers. Relevant work experience in procurement and sourcing. Knowledge of Contract Lifecycle Management process Understanding the nuances of contract law and various legal terminologies Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to maintain positive relationships Familiarity with leading ERPs and Procurement tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is also required. Key Job Responsibilities: Work with Sourcing Manager to prepare sourcing strategies and design execution plan Execute Medium to High complexity RFx including understanding requirement, create bid, define terms and evaluation criteria, coordination with supplier and response to supplier queries Manage interaction with end-user, category and sourcing managers and suppliers Market Research to identify right alternate supplier, alternate product and cost analysis Spend analysis to identify saving, supplier rationalization, spend optimization and other value opportunities Able to compare quotes received from suppliers and prepare comparisons and evaluation Prepare negotiation strategy and conduct negotiations Foster trust relationships with supplier to achieve better pricing and quality of services Identify opportunities to enhance sourcing process Manage Contract Creation, Amendments, Renewals etc. Coordinate with Legal and other teams to process contracts. Participate in contract negotiations, oversee contract administration and handle vendor interaction. Tracking and monitoring of contract usage, compliance and expiry for timely renewals Analyzing cost structures, pricing models, and revenue implications Contact SPOC : E Subhashini - e.subhashini@hcltech.com / Sagar - sagardo@hcltech.com Kindly refer your friends & colleagues too with similar skill sets for the drive. Carry a passport size photo & a copy of any ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving license)

Manage the entire strategic and technical procurement of the HVAC plant Negotiate vendors and quotations for HVAC components and parts Maintain inventory in the system and place order to avoid any shortage Smooth coordination between all departments Required Candidate profile B.Tech/B.E. Mechanical preferred. Else any technical graduation is okay. Minimum 8-10 years of experience in HVAC domain in puchase is desirable Smart and Proactive team leader with good communication Perks and benefits Allowances and Bonus as per group MNC HR policy

Responsibilities: * Manage raw material procurement * Ensure quality maintenance * Oversee supply chain management & new prod dev integration *Monitor vendor performance and continuous improvement across quality, cost, and delivery metrics.

We are Hiring- Category Specialist Procurement Contract Manager Procurement Sourcing Manager Procurement Tactical Buying Procurement Domain : Supply Chain Management (SCM) (S2P, O2C) Experience : 5 - 14 Years Work Location : Hyderabad Work Mode : Work from Office all 5 Days Shift Time : Rotational Shifts Kindly register yourself for the drive - https://pages.talview.com/hcl/663/index.html?c=1d1a620 Walk-in Dates : 31st May & 1st June Reporting Time - 9:30 AM Carry a passport size photo & a copy of any ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving license) Walk-in Location: Hyderabad Hitec city office (H01B HITEC CITY-2, SURVEY NO. 30,34,35 & 38. PHOENIX INFOCITY PVT. LTD, MADHAPUR, HYDERABAD-500081, TELANG)ANA. (INDIA) Kindly refer your friends & colleagues too with similar skill sets for the drive. Skills and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience in procurement, contract management and sourcing. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to maintain positive relationships Familiarity with leading ERPs and Procurement tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is also required. In-depth knowledge of End-to-End Sourcing and supplier management process Ability to conduct market research and analyze trends to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities. Good negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions from suppliers. Relevant work experience in procurement and sourcing. Knowledge of Contract Lifecycle Management process Understanding the nuances of contract law and various legal terminologies Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to maintain positive relationships Familiarity with leading ERPs and Procurement tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is also required. Key Job Responsibilities: Work with Sourcing Manager to prepare sourcing strategies and design execution plan Execute Medium to High complexity RFx including understanding requirement, create bid, define terms and evaluation criteria, coordination with supplier and response to supplier queries Manage interaction with end-user, category and sourcing managers and suppliers Market Research to identify right alternate supplier, alternate product and cost analysis Spend analysis to identify saving, supplier rationalization, spend optimization and other value opportunities Able to compare quotes received from suppliers and prepare comparisons and evaluation Prepare negotiation strategy and conduct negotiations Foster trust relationships with supplier to achieve better pricing and quality of services Identify opportunities to enhance sourcing process Manage Contract Creation, Amendments, Renewals etc. Coordinate with Legal and other teams to process contracts. Participate in contract negotiations, oversee contract administration and handle vendor interaction. Tracking and monitoring of contract usage, compliance and expiry for timely renewals Analyzing cost structures, pricing models, and revenue implications Contact SPOC : E Subhashini - e.subhashini@hcltech.com / Sagar - sagardo@hcltech.com Kindly refer your friends & colleagues too with similar skill sets for the drive. Carry a passport size photo & a copy of any ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving license)

Role & responsibilities 1. Planning and leading sourcing and commercial activities to maximise the value proposition across assigned commodities / suppliers, ensuring adequate levels of contractual coverage are in place with the aim of optimizing commercial advantage, mitigating commercial risk, providing security of supply and acceptable levels of liability 2. Lead the development & execution of global commodity strategies to ensure the optimal framework and negotiated rates for the commodities 3. Develop negotiation strategies and drive negotiations to achieve stated goals and objectives in accordance with the strategy, drive supplier selection, development, and overall supplier management 4. Work with regional Sourcing Teams, Engineering, Product Management and Business leadership to achieve best cost and value 5. Develops & manages supplier contract database and all pertinent supplier related legal documents like NDAs, joint development agreement 6. Perform cost and scenario analysis, do supplier benchmarking Preferred Candidate Profile 1. In Depth exposure to FMCG commodities market & 2. Handled high volume commodities 3. SAP knowlegde must have 4. Market dynamics understanding - Self-starter who can understand, formulate and execute business plans accurately. He/She needs to understand market flow, company strategy and how to implement it independently. - Visionary, he should be able to visualize what he and the company wants for the brand in future. He/She should be able to communicate the vision to others and also inspire others to share it with him/her - Problem Solver, with limited supervision who can take critical decisions - Build relationships with good networks and contacts to gain support from all levels of company, customers and people - Focus on identification of needs and delivering results is the base of every function. The person should think and maximize efforts in the requisite direction to deliver the best results

As an OPM (GMVC), you will be leading a large Category Procurement team Your KRA includes but not limited to taking the team to the next level of delivery maturity and maximizing stakeholder satisfaction Job Responsibilities Ensures a single point of accountability for the success of the Category Procurement Team Establish and refine delivery processes from Vendor perspective and lead the Category Procurement team globally Manage conflicts, drive the teams to remediate the problems and ensure the team's processes and tasks are carried out efficiently Lead and manage Category Procurement team to review incidents, problems, and operational issue Lead resource planning, onboarding, and training as per program timelines Create a culture of high performance within the department Lead performance management initiatives like identifying new KPIs and defining measurement criterion Responsible for ensuring financial goals and objectives are met or exceeded, as well as full compliance on all Iron Systems policies and procedures Assists in providing accurate, timely, and complete daily performance analyses Responsible to handle any escalations, internal or from customer, within the stipulated SLA as per company policy Review and monitor Vendor performance metrics and ensure Service Levels are always met Evaluate client project requirements to determine best practice sourcing solutions; escalate deviations for client approvals / decision making Develops deep competency knowledge of the business and supplier community to assist with sourcing recommendations Responsible for managing all stages of requisition activity using VMS technology, in-house portals, industry standards and company policy Oversees the use of VMS technology to ensure optimum, cost-effective, timely, and high-quality result Provides required mandatory oversight, training, and leadership to ensure end user community and supplier partnerships reach potential Provides consultative support to end users to clarify job responsibilities, skills, and other requirements of specific requisitions Leverage recruiting experience to review and shortlist candidate submittals from suppliers to ensure the best qualified candidates are submitted for end user review and placement Perform analysis, which includes cost savings reporting and other quality or efficiency data, to help improve operational processes Understanding of pricing models and what goes into creation of bill rates, along with candidate employment status Provides program Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) training and updates to supplier and internal team on a regular basis to ensure understanding and compliance of VMS technology use and overall program cadences Vendor Service Dispatching: Will supervise team for timely onboarding of vendors for all new programs and implement sourcing skills while engaging with vendors to source the best Field Engineers Participate as per need in the RFI/RFP process for large and mid-size deals Strategize setup for Primary and Secondary Vendors per IT Asset product SKU and IT staffing & professional service SKU Provide standard program reporting to client end users and stakeholders, including but not limited to ad hoc report requests as required

Role & responsibilities Preferred candidate profile Vendor Management - Existing: Coordinate with the concerned person of different marketplaces to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment with vendor management strategies. Coordinate with existing vendors to streamline operations, enhance communication, and maximize efficiency in procurement and distribution processes Help to develop and implement a category procurement support strategy to support vendor selection and management. Business Expansion: Explore opportunities in the Q-Commerce sector to enhance delivery speed and convenience for customers. Develop corporate gifting solutions for toys and other products to cater to corporate clients' needs. Identify and establish partnerships with modern trade retailers to expand the reach of toy and nutrition products. Facilitate sales to online brands and other online sellers, leveraging their platforms for increased sales and brand visibility. Vendor Relationship Management: Manage item and vendor data, ensuring accuracy and completeness to support procurement and inventory management processes. Attend fairs and vendor meetings as required to explore new partnerships, evaluate products, and foster relationships with vendors. Develop and sustain long-standing relationships with company- approved vendors, fostering collaboration and mutual success. Meet with suitable vendors to assess their products and determine suitability for our platform. Performance Monitoring and Improvement: