Assistant Procurement Category Manager

1IN07 Strada India Private Limited; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Strada India Private Limited is seeking an Assistant Category Manager – Procurement to help execute the global procurement strategy and drive supplier management across assigned spend areas.

The role collaborates with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and business stakeholders to identify savings, improve supplier performance, and ensure policy compliance. 2–5 years in procurement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field with 2–5 years in procurement or sourcing.
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations and sourcing activities.
• Strong analytical and financial skills; advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end sourcing and procurement projects.
• Assist with RFx events, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract renewals.
• Develop spend analyses and opportunity assessments.
• Maintain supplier relationships and performance scorecards.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and executive updates.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Spend analysis

Supplier management

Contract management

Negotiation support

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related field

Tools

Procurement systems

Spend analytics platforms

Contract management platforms

Job description

About Us

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact. With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter. Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best. Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com

Role

Assistant Category Manager – Procurement (India)

Position Summary

The Assistant Category Manager supports the execution of Strada's global procurement strategy by providing sourcing, supplier management, spend analytics, and contract support across assigned spend categories. The role partners with Category Managers and business stakeholders to identify savings opportunities, improve supplier performance, manage sourcing activities, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes. The position is part of Strada's category-led procurement operating model and supports delivery of procurement transformation objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Category & Sourcing Support

• Support end-to-end sourcing and procurement projects.
• Assist with RFx events, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract renewals.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking.
• Develop spend analyses and opportunity assessments.

Supplier Management

• Maintain supplier relationships and performance scorecards.
• Track supplier risks and support mitigation activities.
• Assist with supplier rationalization and governance initiatives.
• Support contract compliance and supplier performance reviews.

Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze spend data to identify cost savings and value creation opportunities.
• Track procurement savings, sourcing pipeline, and category performance metrics.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and executive updates.
• Maintain procurement data, dashboards, and sourcing documentation.

Stakeholder Support

• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Support category planning and demand management activities.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and governance requirements.
• Facilitate timely execution of sourcing and contracting activities.

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related field. 2-5 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or commercial experience. Experience supporting supplier negotiations and sourcing activities. Strong analytical and financial skills. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred

Procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent). Experience with procurement systems, spend analytics, and contract management platforms. Experience supporting global or multinational organizations.

Key Competencies

• Strategic sourcing
• Spend analysis
• Supplier management
• Contract management
• Negotiation support
• Financial acumen
• Problem solving
• Stakeholder engagement
• Data analysis and reporting
• Project management

Success Measures

• Delivery of sourcing projects and procurement savings.
• Timely completion of supplier and contract activities.
• Accuracy of spend analysis and reporting.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and responsiveness.
• Compliance with procurement governance and policies.
• Contribution to procurement transformation and category management objectives.

Values

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Wellbeing programs
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
• Retirement plans
• Learning opportunitiesMore

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada. Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

Disclaimer

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units. As pioneers in payroll, human capital and financial management solutions, we blend leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to keep you moving forward. Our team of over 8,000 experts bring decades of deep knowledge and experience to businesses around the globe helping them design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers across 33 countries, we embed ourselves at every stage of your journey, to help you drive your vision to value.