Category Manager

To procure materials and services through strategic approach and choose the right vendor for the requirements by ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures

Responsible and Accountable for managing purchasing team and process, Sourcing, negotiation, supplier identification, new project mobilization, delivery, and supplier management

STRATEGIC:

Strategic Development

• Spend Analysis- Perform spend analysis and to plan the LTPA/Tender categories based on the priority and needs
• Identify and pre-qualify new potential suppliers, preparing the tender document with necessary scope, technical and commercial evaluation, Arrangement of samples for approval, Arrange E-Auction to choose the right supplier and Prepare supplier contract agreements

OPERATIONAL:

General Task Management

• Overseeing and supervising the team and ensure timely purchase by adhering to company policies and procedures
• Verify and approve PO, ARF and transport indents in the portal
• Assess and source quotations from potential suppliers
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices, payment and delivery terms with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings

New Project Mobilization

• Understand the needs of the new project formulate material and service delivery plan as per requirement and deadlines
• Regularly update operation heads on the progress of mobilization and resolve any issues faced
• Monitor/Track spends are within the allocated budget

Supplier Performance Management & Evaluation

• Monitor suppliers and subcontractor performance in conjunction with store and site personnel, evaluate performance of the contract and address any non-compliance
• Evaluate supplier’s performance based on Cost, Quality of Goods/Service, Competency, Consistency

Reports, Analysis & Audit