Category Specialist – Technical & Indirect

Roquette; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette, a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients, is hiring a Category Specialist – Technical & Indirect for Mumbai. You will lead capital and MRO procurement, develop category strategies, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical mindset, collaboration with internal stakeholders, and travel up to 30%. Proficiency in MS Office and procurement software is expected, with a Bachelor’s in business or

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for capital and MRO purchases.
• Lead procurement activities for Mumbai HO spend across SG&A categories.
• Identify potential suppliers, evaluate capabilities, and negotiate terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost savings initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and maintain procurement metrics.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytics

Collaboration

Project management

Communication

Supplier relationship management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles. To meet our challenges, we are looking for a Category Specialist – Technical & Indirect within the Procurement team! This position will be located in Mumbai.

Their mission? The Category Specialist for Capital and MRO Purchases will be responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement of capital, MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) goods/services and SG&A spend for the organization.

Your experience and talents will make the difference to:

• Develop and implement category strategies for capital and MRO purchases that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Lead procurement activities and operations for Mumbai HO spend across various SG&A categories.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure high-quality goods and services are delivered on time and at competitive prices.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the capital and MRO category, including market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Develop and maintain procurement metrics to measure and track category performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain annual rate cards for spares and services, in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers, to ensure competitive pricing and consistency in procurement processes.
• Track key commodities like MS Steel, SS Steel, Cement, Copper, and other relevant commodities to monitor market trends, pricing, and availability.
• Use this information to inform procurement decisions and develop category strategies.

What we will love about you:

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement softwares.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management is a plus.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, with a focus on capital and MRO purchases.
• Business Trips (Percentage): 30%

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws. As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com. Roquette is a global leader in sustainable plant-based solutions, driving innovation and strong partnerships that are shaping the future of nutrition, health, and bioindustry. The company harnesses natural resources such as wheat, corn, seaweed, and cellulose to craft high-performance ingredients used in everyday foods, oral medications, advanced biopharmaceuticals, and a range of bio-based products. A family-owned company with over 90 years of expertise and 11,000 employees, Roquette serves clients in over 150 countries and is committed to creating lasting value for customers, patients, consumers, and society. Together, we turn the potential of nature into the essentials of life. Discover more about Roquette here.