Strategic Category Manager: Maintenance & Services (FR)

Infosys

Paris

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Infosys seeks a Sourcing Category Manager – Maintenance & Services based in Paris to lead global strategic sourcing in the FMCG/Manufacturing domain, driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The role partners with Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, Legal, EHS and quality teams to translate business needs into sourcing solutions, oversee RFPs/RFIs, and deliver annual savings in a complex,

Qualifications

Approximately 8-10 years’ experience in handling category management activities in the Maintenance & technical Services space.
Business or Engineering school graduate is a must
Professional certification (CPSM, CPSD, CIPS, PMP) preferred
Exposure in drafting category strategy, sourcing planning, business case creation, sourcing execution and contract closure
Good client facing & client management skills
Demonstrated experience with maintenance and services procurement in multiple geographies
Experience working with global, regional and local suppliers at different levels, within multiple geographies
Very good communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies for Maintenance & Services aligned with business goals.
Lead large sourcing events (RFP, RFQ, RFI) for maintenance and technical service categories.
Negotiate terms, pricing, SLAs, and MSAs and drive cost optimization.
Collaborate with Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, Legal, EHS, and HR.
Deliver annual cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation metrics.