Primary Purpose of this position

- Executes sourcing strategies across multiple commodities in alignment with overall category strategy.
- Leverages market data, cost modeling to support the development of negotiation strategies. Supports contract negotiations. Develops efficient channels for capturing effective market intelligence.
- Develops relationships with suppliers focused on total cost of ownership, advantaged supply chain, innovation and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities -

- Category Strategy: Executes sourcing strategies in alignment with overall category strategy. Leverages market data, cost modeling to support the development of negotiation strategies. Supports contract negotiations.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Develops relationships with suppliers focused on total cost of ownership, advantaged supply chain, innovation and continuous process improvement
- Organizational & Operational Excellence: Develops and nurtures internal cross-functional relationships. Develops productive channels for capturing effective market intelligence.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration/Stakeholder Management: Actively participates in Commercial Council and serves as a key driver for accomplishing Council goals.
- Building Organizational Capability:



Utilizes 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process and Enhanced Sourcing Tools in day to day work. Collaborates with peers and leaders within the Category team. Informal leadership to Procurement Specialists.

Basic Qualification & Experience required :

- 7+ years of experience in Procurement , Supply Chain or a related Operational function required. Previous strategic sourcing experience strongly preferred. Experience in a related industry preferred.
- Knowledge required: Knowledge of core procurement processes and strategic sourcing concepts.
- Experience in IT and Telecom procurement is must for this role.
- Skills required :Strong financial/statistical analysis , organization skills, strong Microsoft Access/Excel skills and/or other database programs, a team player, strong written and verbal communication skills , influence skills , self-directing, and ability to work in a very fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Skills desired: Foreign language, manufacturing process, mathematical modeling, international experience

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Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

📌 Category Lead - IT & Telecom (Hyderabad)
🏢 The Goodyear Tire E Rubber
📍 Hyderabad