Overview
Category Manager Jobs in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India at SDI International
Title: Category Manager
Company: SDI International
Location: Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
SDI International is a global procurement and workforce solutions partner helping organizations optimize, tail, spend, strengthen strategic sourcing and manage extended workforce programs.
Founded in 1992, SDI is a woman-owned, woman-managed organization grounded in strong principles and long-standing relationships. We turn fragmented processes into high-performing operating models that deliver measurable, sustained value
.
Currently we are looking for a Category Manager – Logistics based in Bangalore, India who will be responsible for managing sourcing and contracting activities within the Logistics category, including supplier selection, contract management, negotiation, and supplier relationship management. A logistics background is a mandatory requirement for this position. It will be key for this individual to manage collaboration across multiple locations with cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, Global Process Owners, and other important cross-functional teams. It will also be key for this individual to manage and handle escalations in the sourcing and contracting proces
s.
Major Responsibilities and Accountabilitie
- s:
Lead sourcing and contracting activities for the Logistics category including supplier selection, RFPs, RFQs, competitive evaluations, benchmarking, and negotiat - ionsManage end-to-end category management including supplier governance, contract renewals, and ongoing supplier relationship manage
- mentUnderstand the current supplier base, spend, and goals of the organization to define and maintain a procurement strategy for the Logistics category in alignment with key stakehol
- dersSupport supplier negotiations, contract renewals, and supplier governance framew
- orksMaintain alignment with category strategies and program governance stand
- ardsWork with suppliers to define the most appropriate and cost-effective pricing structures to support the organiza
- tionLeverage existing supply base and identify new opportunities to drive efficiencies and deliver cost sav
- ingsConduct risk assessments where needed to protect the interests and assets of the organiza
- tionProvide category intelligence and stakeholder reporting including weekly/monthly spend and cost savings rep
- ortsSchedule and coordinate supplier performance review meet
- ingsCoordinate and actively participate in technical discussions between suppliers and internal custo
- mersWork closely with multiple teams to understand business requirements, goals, and objectives in order to efficiently support their operat
- ionsAnalyze processes, identify, prioritize, and drive continuous improvem
- entsEstablish and maintain effective relationships with internal customers and external suppl
- iersInteract with Internal/External Stakeholders across multiple global locations and time z
ones
Minimum Requireme
- nts:
B.S./B.A. in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or a related - field2+ years of experience in logistics category management or strategic sourcing — logistics background is man
- datoryStrong negotiation and contract management capabi
- litiesUnderstanding of supplier selection, supplier analysis, and supplier relationship management within the logistics
- spaceProcurement process knowledge including financial analysis, market analysis, and category strategy devel
- opmentEffective communicator capable of managing stakeholders across time zones and organizational
- levelsProficient in Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools such as Microsoft
- TeamsStrong English communication skills, both written and
- verbalUnderstanding of urgency and ability to maintain high performance under tight tim
- elinesDemonstrates ability to ask the right questions and use sound business jud
- gementAbility to deal effectively with ambiguity and thrive in a fast-moving envir
- onmentExcellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to
detail
Preferred Qualifica
- tions: 5+ years of experience in logistics or indirect procurement category man
- agementExperience in the pharmaceutical industry or similar regulated envi
- ronmentExperience servicing English-speaking regions such as North
- AmericaLeadership skills with experience managing cross-functional sourcing init
- iativesExperience with contract management tasks and tools such as Ariba, iCertis, or similar pl
- atformsRelevant professional certifications (e.g., CPM, CPIM
, CPSM)
