Global Category Manager

Global Category Manager – Indirect & Technical SpendRole Purpose Accountable for enterprise-wide value creation and risk stewardship across USD 250M+ global indirect and technical spend, including IT, Facilities, MRO, CAPEX, Energy, and Corporate Services. The role provides strategic leadership, drives analytics-led decision making, and partners with senior leaders in a complex global matrix.Key Responsibilities1. Category Strategy & Value DeliveryDefine and execute global category strategies aligned to corporate objectives.Drive multi-year value beyond savings, including productivity, risk mitigation, working capital, and ESG.Lead transformation initiatives such as supplier ecosystem redesign, demand management, and make-vs-buy.2. Executive Stakeholder PartnershipAct as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, HR, and Operations.Influence enterprise decisions through fact-based insights and market intelligence.Represent Procurement in executive governance forums.3. Commercial, Risk & Governance LeadershipGovern complex sourcing, negotiations, and strategic supplier relationships.Ensure compliance with procurement policies, audits, and ethical standards.Lead category-level risk management across financial, geopolitical, and regulatory dimensions.4. Analytics & Digital EnablementSet the vision for analytics-driven indirect procurement.Lead spend analytics, executive dashboards, and value tracking.Drive adoption and optimization of digital procurement platforms (e.g., GEP, SAP).5. Matrix Leadership & TransformationLead a virtual global category organization and develop talent and standards.Coach high-potential leaders and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Act as a visible change leader in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments.Experience & Capabilities12–15+ years in global procurement/category management with large spend ownership.Strong experience in matrixed, global organizations.Expertise in SAP, e-sourcing tools (GEP or equivalent), Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.Strong commercial judgment, stakeholder influence, and enterprise mindset.Success MeasuresEnterprise value creation and risk reductionSenior business confidence in ProcurementAnalytics adoption and decision qualityTalent readiness and compliance outcomesLocation & TravelMumbai, India | 10–15% travel

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