Category Manager(S&P) – Assistant Manager/Manager – Chennai

Golden Opportunities; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Opportunities in Chennai seeks an experienced Category Manager (S&P) to lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations. The role focuses on analysing spend data, optimizing procurement processes, and delivering measurable savings.

You will develop Power BI dashboards, manage RFQs/RFPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business goals and project needs. Shift flexibility is required for operations.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in sourcing and procurement in category processes.
• Analysed procurement, spend, and supplier data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvement initiatives.
• Developed Power BI dashboards and KPI reports to track procurement performance, supplier metrics, and savings.
• Managed end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, including ERP sourcing projects, RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, and supplier negotiations.
• Conducted market research, spend analysis, and risk assessments to support sourcing strategies and informed purchasing decisions.
• Evaluated supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, and compliance to ensure optimal vendor selection and long-term partnerships.
• Negotiated commercial contracts, pricing, and service agreements to achieve measurable Capex and Opex cost savings.
• Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and project requirements.
• Monitored supplier delivery performance, quality compliance, and contract adherence to ensure on-time and reliable supply.
• Identified procurement workflow inefficiencies and supported automation and digital transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensured procurement activities complied with internal policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements while proactively mitigating supply and compliance risks.
• Flexible with Shift

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement projects and supplier negotiations.
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor savings and performance.
• Implement process improvements and automation in procurement workflows.
• Ensure compliance with policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Spend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Procurement process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

ERP software

RFQ/RFP management

Job description

Job title: - Category Manager(S&P) – Assistant Manager/Manager – Chennai

Candidate Specification & Job Description

Candidates must have 8-15 Years of experience in Sourcing & procurement in category process.

Analysed procurement, spend, and supplier data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvement initiatives.

Developed Power BI dashboards and KPI reports to track procurement performance, supplier metrics, and savings.

Managed end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, including ERP sourcing projects, RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, and supplier negotiations.

Conducted market research, spend analysis, and risk assessments to support sourcing strategies and informed purchasing decisions.

Evaluated supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, and compliance to ensure optimal vendor selection and long-term partnerships.

Negotiated commercial contracts, pricing, and service agreements to achieve measurable Capex and Opex cost savings.

Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and project requirements.

Monitored supplier delivery performance, quality compliance, and contract adherence to ensure on-time and reliable supply.

Identified procurement workflow inefficiencies and supported automation and digital transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.

Ensured procurement activities complied with internal policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements while proactively mitigating supply and compliance risks.

Flexible with Shift