Category Specialist
Core
Lead procurement and supplier management for Conventional Wiring Accessories in India, focusing on cost reduction, localization, and supply resilience.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and localized supply bases for Home Solutions products
Domain
Electrical manufacturing / Home Solutions / Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, cost analysis, supply risk management, market assessment, supplier performance monitoring, localization strategy, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
SAP, Power BI, advanced Excel, data visualization
Technologies
SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for wiring accessories; lead commercial negotiations and manage supplier contracts; monitor supplier performance in cost, quality, and delivery; develop local supply bases and manage supply risks; support new product development and localization projects; conduct market assessments and benchmark studies; coordinate operational procurement activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
