This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs ******* - Rs ******* (ie INR ***** LPA)
Min Experience: 5 years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic
Category Lead – Oil
to drive category growth, profitability, and operational excellence. The role involves managing end-to-end category operations, including revenue ownership, supplier engagement, pricing strategy, and procurement optimization. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of category plans, enhance supplier relationships, and identify opportunities for cost efficiency and value creation.
Key Responsibilities
Drive
revenue and margin ownership
for the assigned category or sub-category.
Conduct detailed
market research and supplier analysis
to support category strategy.
Collaborate with demand and planning teams to align value propositions with customer needs.
Independently manage
specific sub-categories or regions
, ensuring strong performance outcomes.
Lead
price benchmarking, negotiations, and supplier contract management
to achieve cost targets.
Maintain procurement
dashboards, reports, and documentation accuracy
.




Coordinate with regional buyers to align demand forecasts with supply and delivery schedules.
Track and ensure timely
purchase order (PO)
and
contract execution
.
Identify and implement opportunities for
cost savings, quality improvements
, and
sourcing diversification
.
Work with planning teams to develop and manage
monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts
.
Monitor category KPIs such as
revenue growth, margins, inventory turns
, and
data reporting accuracy
.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Strong expertise in
category management and procurement strategy
.
Proven ability to
analyze market trends
and translate insights into actionable plans.
Experience in
supplier negotiation, contract management
, and stakeholder collaboration.
Excellent
analytical and problem-solving skills
with a data-driven approach.
Ability to
own business metrics
like revenue, margin, and inventory efficiency.
Strong communication and leadership skills to manage cross-functional coordination.
Proactive mindset with a focus on
process improvement and operational excellence
.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and reporting discipline.
Capability to thrive in a
energetic, results-driven environment
with multiple priorities.

📌 Category Lead - Edible Oil (Bengaluru)
🏢 Weekday AI
📍 Bengaluru