TCS Bangalore Hiring for Category Manager

Role : Category Manager

Experience : 8 - 12 Years

Job Location : Bangalore

JD : The Category Manager will be responsible for developing category management strategies and creating comprehensive sourcing plans through deep domain expertise. The role involves analyzing market trends, material indices, cost structures, TCO applicability, procurement data, supplier performance, and driving strategic sourcing initiatives. The objective is to optimize purchasing decisions, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain efficiency through data-driven insights. Strong understanding of the Kraljic Matrix and category management principles is essential.

Mandatory Requirements:

(How to generate your EPCN)EPCN number is mandatory for eligibility of the interview

Step 1: Visit https://ibegin.tcs.com/iBegin/

Step 2: Click to login

Step 3: Click New User (Register with us)

Step 4: Select "BPO" in Areas of Interest and complete the registration (Fill the details)

Step 5: Once completed, your TCS number will be generated, which starts with EP2025XXXX

Step 6: You will receive the EP number on your personal e-mail ID.

Eligibility:

- Minimum 15 years of regular, full time education (10 + 2 + 3)
- Should be flexible with night shifts & rotational shifts

Skills:

- Category Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement Analytics
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Spend Analysis
- Market Analysis




- Risk Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- Bid Evaluation
- Procurement Compliance
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel
- SAP / Ariba / Oracle / Coupa
- Cost Optimization (CAPEX & OPEX)
- Supply Chain Analytics

Responsibilities:

- Create and implement category management strategies and sourcing plans.
- Analyze procurement data to identify trends, savings opportunities, and process improvements.
- Develop dashboards and reports to track procurement KPIs and supplier performance.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing structures, and contractual compliance.
- Support vendor selection, onboarding, and supplier relationship management.
- Ensure timely delivery performance while maintaining quality standards.
- Create sourcing projects within ERP systems and manage sourcing activities end-to-end.
- Conduct commercial negotiations and stakeholder management activities.
- Perform risk analysis, market analysis, and spend analysis for sourcing decisions.
- Drive CAPEX and OPEX savings as a key performance indicator.
- Perform bid evaluations and savings reporting through Power BI.
- Identify procurement process inefficiencies and support automation initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor contract obligations and proactively mitigate procurement risks.

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