Category Manager

Peoplefy Infosolutions; Mumbai, Thane; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplefy Infosolutions in Mumbai is seeking an experienced procurement professional focused on indirect procurement across Pan India, including manpower services, vendor contracts, and logistics. You will manage the complete procurement cycle, drive cost savings, negotiate with suppliers, and support new premises/facility setups within a manufacturing environment.

Strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), MS Excel, and PowerPoint are essential, along with stakeholder management and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing Pan India indirect procurement.
• Expertise in Real Estate & Facilities, HR Services, Administration, and Logistics.
• Prior experience in engineering, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure industries.
• Strong vendor negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement cycle.
• Evaluate and negotiate with vendors across manpower/services.
• Lead procurement for new premises/facility setups.
• Oversee logistics procurement.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Indirect Procurement

Vendor management

Logistics procurement

New premises/facility procurement

ERP tools (SAP/Oracle)

Communication & stakeholder management

Manufacturing industry experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Primary Skills:

1. Strong experience in Indirect Procurement, including manpower/HR services and vendor contracts (e.g., Naukri.com and similar service providers). Candidate should be able to manage the complete procurement cycle and evaluate vendors across the manpower/services category.
2. Should have experience in new premises/facility setup and related procurement activities.
3. Logistics procurement experience is mandatory.
4. Hands-on experience with ERP tools is mandatory; SAP and Oracle preferred.
5. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
6. Candidates from the manufacturing industry only; service-industry candidates are not preferred.

Local candidates

Requirements

• Experience:
• Extensive experience in managing Pan India indirect procurement.
• Expertise in categories such as Real Estate & Facilities, HR Services, Administration, and Logistics.
• Prior experience in engineering, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure industries.
• Strong vendor negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven track record of driving and executing cost-saving initiatives.