Category Manager - Non Ferrous Metals

Weekday (YC W21); Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday (YC W21) is seeking a Category Head/Manager (Non-Ferrous Metals) with 5+ years of experience to identify markets, compare quotes, and analyze key clientele to drive procurement and sales decisions.

The role spans strategic sourcing, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration across India locations, including Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and more within the wholesale building materials sector. This mid-senior level position requires leadership and deep market knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commendable experience in similar industries.
• Experience in commodity markets and supplier negotiations.
• Experience with non-ferrous metals sourcing and supplier management.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify relevant markets for non-ferrous metals.
• Compare quotes in purchasing to optimize costs.
• Analyze key clientele to guide sales and procurement decisions.

Skills

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

Leadership & 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