The Category Manager (CM) is responsible for the sourcing strategy of equipment/materials/services in the specified category. Jointly with the Operations, the CM has the responsibility to prepare the Annual Sourcing Strategy/Plan, based on business objectives and the need to improve safety, quality, reliability, on-time Delivery, competitiveness or reduce risks related to product supply. CM is in charge of overseeing local category management and ensures central-local collaboration in Coordinated/Enforced categories.
The CM focuses on identifying and partnering « Best Class » suppliers, offering innovative technology solutions at a competitive price. CM is accountable for the supplier market analysis, besides their responsibilities to deploy the sourcing strategy on key categories, thus improving safety, quality, reliability, on-time delivery, competitiveness or reducing risks related to product supply. CM is expected to negotiate frame contracts for Hub suppliers and manage strategic relationships
He/She collaborates with the critical vendors to enhance transparency and integration, better (Quality) control of sub-vendors as well as competitiveness opportunities. Enhanced interaction will enable to decrease significantly our procurement costs through a Design-To-Cost approach, an adjustment of the scope of supply (with the vendors focusing on their core competencies) and a development of a recent supply approach on sub-components such as motors etc. (e.g.: Technical, Price agreement).
Manage the procurement process and provide leadership, guidance, and support to their team of Category Managers, ensuring the successful execution of category implementation plan, alignment with overall business objectives, and continuous improvement in category performance.
1.Category Strategy
- Define 3 years category strategy (including the supplier strategy) based on internal present and future requirements utilizing supplier and competitor marke
📌 AMEI Category Manager (New Delhi)
🏢 Air Liquide
📍 New Delhi
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