Category Manager - Non Ferrous Metals

Weekday AI (YC W21); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI (YC W21) is seeking a Category Head/Manager (Non-Ferrous Metals) with at least 5 years of experience to identify target markets, compare quotes in procurement, and analyse key clientele to drive strategic buying decisions.

Based in major Indian cities including Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and others, the role demands market expertise, risk management, and strong negotiation skills to optimise costs and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commendable experience in similar industries.
• Must have competencies spanning commodity markets, price risk management, strategic sourcing, cost modelling, supplier management, regulatory awareness and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Identify the relevant market and key clientele for selling the product.
• Compare quotes in purchase and analyse client viability to support business decisions.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to optimise sourcing and supplier relations while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Market Expertise

Price Hedging

Strategic Sourcing

Cost Modelling

Supplier Management

Tech/Material Knowledge

Cross-Functional

Regulatory Awareness

Financial Acumen

Risk Contingency

Leadership

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:

• 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