- Job Role
- The Category Manager is responsible for creating a Category Management strategy and a complete plan
- with his deep domain expertise in the category.
- Analyzing market trends, material indices, cost structures, TCO applicability for that category,
- procurement data, evaluating supplier performance, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. This
- role helps optimize purchasing decisions, reduce costs, and improve supply chain efficiency by
- leveraging data-driven insights and market intelligence. Understanding the Kraljic matrix and driving
- decisions in the right direction will add maximum business value.
- - Skills:
- Robust Sourcing background with analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Oracle, Coupa).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of procurement regulations and contract management.
- - Responsibilities:
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process
- improvements.




- Develop dashboards and reports to monitor procurement KPIs and supplier performance.
- Supplier Evaluation & Management
- Assess supplier capabilities, pricing, and compliance with contractual terms.
- Support vendor selection and onboarding processes.
- Strategize on time delivery performance with all quality specs self-assured.
- Strategic Sourcing and Project Planning
- Create a sourcing project within the ERP
- Conduct negotiations
- Stakeholder management
- Risk analysis
- Market analysis
- Spend analysis
- Driving Saves – both Capex and Opex, will be the key performance index.
- Bid evaluation
- Saves reporting on Power BI
- Contracts negotiation
- Process Optimization
- Identify inefficiencies in procurement workflows and recommend improvements.
- Support automation and digitization initiatives in procurement operations.
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor contract terms and flag potential risks or deviations.

📌 Category Manager (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 Gratitude India
📍 Tamil Nadu