Category Manager - Non Ferrous Metals

Weekday (YC W21); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday (YC W21) is seeking a Category Head/Manager (Non-Ferrous Metals) to drive market identification, quote comparison, and client analysis to guide strategic sourcing and procurement decisions. The role focuses on optimizing pricing, supplier relationships, and risk management across major Indian markets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ferrous/non-ferrous metals industries, strong negotiation and cost modelling skills, and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commodity/ferrous metals industries.
• Experience identifying markets and analyzing clientele to inform pricing decisions.
• Strong negotiation and cost modelling skills.
• Regulatory and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Identify the relevant market and compare quotes for purchase and selling decisions to drive business outcomes.
• Analyse key clientele and supplier base to support informed sourcing strategies.

Skills

Commodity market

Price hedging

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cost modelling

Supplier relationship

Regulatory awareness

Financial acumen

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk planning

Communication

Job description

• Supplier Relationship Management

This role is for one of our clients

Industry: Wholesale Building Materials

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Min Experience: 5+ years

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kerala, India

JobType: full-time

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The Category Head/Manager (Non-Ferrous Metals) will be responsible for identifying the relevant market, comparing the quotes in purchase and analysing the key clientele for selling the product to help us make better business decisions.

Requirements

Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of commendable experience in similar industries.

Must Have Competencies

• Commodity Market Expertise
• Price Risk Management/ Hedging
• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
• Cost Modelling & Analysis
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Technical/Material Knowledge
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Regulatory & Compliance Awareness
• Financial Acumen
• Risk & Contingency Planning
• Leadership & Communication

Must-have skills

Sourcing, Supplier Management, Non ferrous metals

Good-to-have skills

Hedging, Cost Planning, Risk Modeling