Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Category Manager I Job Locations IN-Mumbai Requisition ID 2024-73726 Category Corporate Services What's the role? Develop and lead the category sourcing efforts, incorporating best practices and aligning with the business requirements / company strategy for Content Collection and Broadcasting Services Categories. Develop trusting relationships with business / functional stakeholders and suppliers; lead cross-functional teams to ensure effective, collaborative and strategic sourcing decisions are made that satisfy requirements of internal stakeholders Develop a deep understanding of the outsourced services to facilitate an efficient and agile response to operational and contractual challenges accordingly set targets / objectives and manage key vendors’ performance for a group of spend categories.Execute strategies and improvement plans for several assigned categoriesMaintains category expertise by leveraging external networks, business stakeholders, and key suppliersExecute the sourcing strategy and levers to pull early in the projectSupport development of cross-functional category teamsInterfaces with internal customers to understand requirements, demand management opportunities, and issues resolutionEngages key stakeholders for inclusion in sourcing strategy development and executionNotifies the Manager when a conflict arises between stakeholder requirements and sourcing strategyConduct sourcing eventsDevelop and maintains market information on suppliers and work with key stakeholders to identify qualified supply baseCreates RFQs / RFPs with regards to execution of bid eventsWork with cross-functional / key stakeholders to develop selection criteriaConduct supplier negotiationsManages ongoing vendor relationships with business and functional leadsActs as a liaison between business / functional leads and supplier; owns compliant resolutionImplements improvement ideas with supplierHelps drive tracking and reporting for category spend areasDevelops tracking mechanisms and supplier key performance indicators with managerTracks compliance to preferred supplier listUses procurement tools and systems to create operational efficiency and visibility Negotiates skillfully in situations with both internal and external parties; can win concessions while maintaining relationships; can be direct and forceful as well as diplomatic Who are you?

You will need to have the following experience:

8+ Business experience in strategic sourcing with 8+ years of professional experience; global sourcing a plusManagement consulting experience a plusBS with MBA a plusSolid analytical and problem solving skills; proficient in Microsoft office productsAbility to interface / engage with clients and suppliers via strong written, oral, and presentation skills

 

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

 

Who are we?

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.

 

At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.

 

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