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RM Category Buyer- Your Future Position?
Purpose
Execute and implement local / regional strategies (and related tactical plans) to source small spend RM categories and secure supply for those categories in line business plan under supervision and guidance of Global Category Manager.
Core Responsibilities




Sourcing Strategy (with the guidance of Global Category Manager and Segment BP):
Help in development and implementation of RM category strategies for the regional site.
Analyze market and implement risk management strategies for the portfolio to ensure short term supplies issues are addressed with lasting solutions.
Where applicable, lead sourcing strategy development within cross functional team for key categories.
Drive sourcing strategy implementation by leading RFQs as necessary and key negotiations.
Portfolio Management
Negotiate contracts locally for the assigned portfolio.
Select, manage and audit suppliers.
Identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and actively involve in creation and manufacturing development of optimization plans.
Own key supplier relationship, and lead GBS escalated supplier conflict resolutions.
Communicate to suppliers any forthcoming changes in demand/specificat

📌 RM Category Buyer (India)
🏢 Givaudan
📍 India