Category Manager - Non Ferrous Metals

Weekday AI (YC W21); Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI (YC W21) is seeking a Category Head/Manager (Non-Ferrous Metals) to drive market identification, sourcing strategies, and competitive quoting across multiple Indian locations.

You will analyse supplier quotes, manage risk, and build strong client relationships to enable informed business decisions. This full-time role requires 5+ years in related industries with a track record in strategic sourcing and leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commendable experience in similar industries.
• Extensive knowledge of non-ferrous metals market and pricing dynamics.
• Strong ability to identify markets, compare quotes, and analyze client bases.

Responsibilities

• Identify relevant markets, compare quotes, and analyze key clientele to support strategic decisions.
• Lead category management activities for non-ferrous metals and drive sourcing strategies.

Skills

Commodity Market Expertise

Price Risk Management

Strategic Sourcing

Cost Modelling

Supplier Relationship Management

Technical/Material Knowledge

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Regulatory & Compliance Awareness

Financial Acumen

Risk & Contingency Planning

Leadership & Communication

Sourcing

Supplier Management

Nonferrous Metals

Job description

This role is for one of Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 5+ years

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

JobType: full-time

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

Candidate should be capable of

• 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