HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE AND GROW?

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
creative 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 new 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
mar

📌 AMEI Category Manager (New Delhi)
🏢 Air Liquide
📍 New Delhi