Category Specialist – Technical & Indirect
Core
Managing and optimizing procurement of capital, MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) goods/services, and SG&A spend for the organization.
Role type
Category Specialist (Capital & MRO)
Builds
Procurement strategies and supplier relationships for capital and MRO categories
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category management, supplier relationship management, market research, negotiation, contract management, spend analysis, process improvement, stakeholder collaboration, compliance management, commodity tracking
Preferred skills
Procurement certification, project management, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, procurement software
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies for capital and MRO purchases; Lead procurement activities for Mumbai HO spend across SG&A categories; Conduct market research and analyze potential suppliers; Negotiate favorable terms and conditions; Monitor and analyze supplier performance; Track key commodities like MS Steel, SS Steel, Cement, and Copper; Develop and maintain annual rate cards for spares and services; Ensure compliance with procurement policies; Develop procurement metrics to track category performance; Identify and implement process improvements.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC