OpEx Procurement Category Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for operational categories including facility management, IT services, maintenance (AMCs), and office supplies.
• Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; conduct periodic performance reviews and maintain a robust supplier database.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations for service contracts and supply agreements to secure favorable terms, pricing, and payment schedules.
• Cost Optimization: Conduct spend analysis and benchmarking to identify \"Total Cost of Ownership\" (TCO) savings and drive continuous cost-reduction initiatives.
• Operational Oversight: Manage the full \"Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order\" (PR to PO) lifecycle, ensuring compliance with company policies and budget limits.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Finance, IT, and Operations teams to align procurement activities with departmental budgets and business goals.
• Efficient Documentation for Purchase Orders / Agreements

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• Experience: 15+ years of experience in indirect procurement or operational expenditure management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP Ariba or Microsoft Dynamics, and data visualization tools like PowerBI.

Core Competencies

• Negotiation: Proven ability to secure value for spend through expert commercial acumen.
• Analytical Thinking: Skills in market analysis, demand forecasting, and cost-scenario modeling.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Integrity & Compliance: Commitment to transparent procurement principles and ethical sourcing
• Experienced in facing ISO Audits / Internal Audits