Category Supplier Manager in India

Indirect Category Supplier Manager — Hyderabad - Phoenix Aquila, India. Apply via Workday.

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Okta is looking for an experienced Procurement/Category Manager (Technology Sourcing) to join our energetic Strategic Sourcing team to support and be part of Okta’s continued growth. You will lead and co-lead the Sourcing initiatives supporting our Technology organization. This includes leading complex, high-value sourcing projects, activities & contract negotiations for various IT service and product categories that may include Software, Network, SaaS, IaaS, Telephony and other direct or indirect requirements on a local or global scale. This role will be responsible for procurement strategy development and execution, conducting strategic sourcing events and negotiating acceptable terms and conditions with Suppliers. The position will perform data analytics and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and other Strategic Sourcing team members to meet stakeholder supply market requirements, create value, ensure process compliance and drive negotiated cost savings and avoidances. You will be expected to build relationships with internal business partners working with cross-functional groups to support negotiations, risk mitigation and supplier management. You will report to the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager – Technology. &

Objectives of this role Developing and executing strategic plans for the assigned product category to drive sales and profitability. Analysing market trends, consumer behaviour and competitor activities in order to identify growth opportunities and market gaps. Collaborating with various teams, like marketing, sales and product development, to identify and implement new products, services and marketing initiatives. Managing product assortment, pricing, promotions and inventory to optimise category performance. Evaluating customer feedback and implementing changes to enhance the overall customer experience and drive customer loyalty. Developing solid relationships with key vendors and suppliers to improve category offerings and negotiate favourable terms. Your tasks Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape and customer preferences and provide actionable plans. Develop and execute comprehensive category management strategies to achieve business objectives and drive growth. Maintain robust category management tools and processes, ensuring seamless strategy execution across the organisation. Monitor and evaluate category performance, leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures. Lead supplier negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and conditions to drive cost savings and strengthen supplier relationships. Collaborate with marketing teams to develop effective product messaging, positioning and communication strategies. Execute pricing strategies and promotional plans to optimise profitability while considering market dynamics and customer value perception. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities and technological advancements to provide recommendations to senior management. Required skills and qualifications SA bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or a related field. 3+ years of experience as a category manager in the

Role Overview: The Procurement Manager / Senior Manager will be responsible for strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiations, and procurement operations across Administration, Human Resources, and Insurance categories. The role is responsible for delivering cost efficiencies, ensuring service quality, managing supplier risks, and supporting business objectives through effective procurement practices and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities: 1. Procurement & Category Management  Lead procurement for Admin, HR, offsite events, travel, Insurance etc.  Drive sourcing strategies, vendor selection, and commercial negotiations.  Ensure timely PR-to-PO cycle management and adherence to procurement policies. 2. E-Auction & Strategic Sourcing  Plan and execute e-auctions/RFQs to drive competitive pricing and transparency.  Identify suitable categories for e-auctions and maximize cost savings.  Analyze bid data and finalize vendors based on techno-commercial evaluation. 3. Vendor Management & Development  Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors.  Maintain strong vendor relationships and monitor performance (SLAs/KPIs).  Drive competitive bidding and cost benchmarking across categories. 4. Commercial & Contract Management  Lead commercial negotiations to achieve cost savings and value optimization.  Draft, review, and finalize contracts/agreements in coordination with legal teams.  Ensure compliance with organizational policies and audit requirements. 5. Stakeholder Management  Collaborate with internal teams (Admin, HR, Business, Finance) to understand requirements.  Provide procurement advisory and ensure alignment with business objectives. 6. Process, ERP & Governance  Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle on ERP platforms (PR creation, PO issuance etc).  Monitor PR/PO aging and drive timely closures.  Drive process improvements and automation initiatives. Key Requirements:  8–12+ years of relevant e

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. What you'll be doing: Should be proficient in Strategic Sourcing: Analyzing spend data, creating internal & external category profiles, Market intelligence reports, Opportunity assessments, devising category strategies, identifying sourcing levers for respective market categories, analyzing costing for a product or service, conduct structured supplier negotiations, understand the nuances of contracting and execute the same with suppliers in co-ordination with legal teams, managing statutory compliances and sustainability requirements etc. Executing projects through GEP Source to Contract platform, performing procurement risk, governance & compliance activities, supporting procurement operational activities etc. Experience working in reputed S2C platforms shall be appreciated specifically GEP S2C. Day to day performance of procurement activities, managing workloads and priorities, co-ordinate with the team and escalating/reporting to sourcing & procurement manager on a regular basis. Ensure high-quality stakeholder engagement both internal (procurement) & external (suppliers, age

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented IT Procurement Professional with 5-7 years of proven expertise for strategic sourcing and procurement of IT products and services. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in procuring IT hardware, software, cloud services, SaaS applications, cybersecurity solutions, telecommunications, and professional services. The role requires end-to-end ownership of procurement activities, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, contract management, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and procurement governance. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Procurement & Sourcing:  End-to-end procurement of IT hardware, software, cloud services, SaaS applications, cybersecurity solutions, telecommunications, data center infrastructure, and technology services.  Proven experience in procurement of IT infrastructure, software licensing, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), SaaS applications, cybersecurity solutions, telecommunications, and managed services.  Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and technology roadmaps.  Manage the complete sourcing lifecycle, including requirement gathering, market assessment, RFI/RFP/RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, negotiations, and contract award.  Drive competitive bidding and supplier selection to achieve optimum commercial and technical outcomes. Commercial & Contract Management:  Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment terms, SLAs, licensing models, support agreements, renewals, and long-term contracts.  Ensure timely execution of contracts in collaboration with Legal, Finance, Information Security, and business stakeholders.  Manage contract renewals, amendments, vendor obligations, and commercial risk throughout the contract lifecycle.  Deliver measurable cost savings while optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Ve

To drive efficient and cost-effective procurement of Capex, Opex, bulk materials, equipment, and services by executing strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier development, and risk mitigation initiatives. The role ensures timely availability of resources, compliance with procurement policies, value optimization, and strong supplier partnerships to support business and project objectives. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 57361

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Support end-to-end upstream P2P activities from Scout through PO closure , ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant procurement execution. Key Responsibilities Manage PR/PO creation, revision, and closure in Coupa. Support NDA, MSA, SOW/Order Form creation, documentation, and DocuSign execution. Validate supplier, pricing, payment terms, dates, commodity, billing strings, and supporting documentation. Coordinate with Sourcing, Category, Legal, Security, Business Users, and AP to resolve P2P issues and bottlenecks. Support supplier onboarding and respond to stakeholder/supplier queries. Monitor procurement milestones, follow up on pending approvals, and ensure timely completion. Support low-dollar sourcing/procurement activities and Category Procurement as needed. Maintain accurate Scout, Coupa, and contract records, including PO/contract renewal and closure information. Identify process/system improvement opportunities and support P2P transformation initiatives. Ensure compliance with procurement SOPs, controls, and SLA/OLA requirements. Requirements Experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or P2P operations. Strong Coupa and procurement process knowledge; Scout/DocuSign experience preferred. Strong attention to detail, financial acumen, and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment and support extended/graveyard shifts. 2-3 Years of AP or Procurement experienc

The Lead - Imports is responsible for ensuring the timely clearance of imported shipments to facilitate prompt delivery to the plant. This role involves coordinating with relevant parties to minimize delays and optimize processes to avoid detention, interest, and penalty charges.The Lead oversees timely payments to suppliers to maintain strong relationships and ensure the smooth flow of materials, while also monitoring payment cycles to prevent disruptions Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 55247

Category: Home furnishing Roles and Responsibilities Role: Work closely with Category Manager to drive the business in the relevant category with focus on growth and increasing the market share. Manage relationships with brand partners & establish Myntra as the preferred destination for customers as well as brand partners. Responsibilities: Intake / OTB management - Monitor inventory situation & plan inwards based on the DOH plan & plan timely RTVs Selection – making season level buy plans / assortment plans, based on past performance & growth / revenue targets to ensure that the category is well represented Review style level performance based on metrics such as ROS, Sell thru, RPI, RGM Category visibility planning & interventions – planning banners for respective brands and raising banner requests on time Identify gaps in product offerings & subsequently introduce / onboard new brands / categories Managing pricing (SOR / OR) – follow up with brands on securing timely discounts and updating the same, control pricing internally as per planned GM / RGM. Working closely on OR discounting based on profitability requirements Be an effective bridge between brands & internal teams for all communications Operational excellence: Should have prior experience or enough knowledge & confidence to manage merchandising operations, inbound planning, cataloguing & discount monitoring Qualifications & Experience Graduate from NIFT or other reputed institution 3-4 Years of relevant experience in Apparel buying / planning / merchandising Understanding of planning & Inventory management (Understanding of E-comm will help) Willingness to learn, innovate, take initiatives Strong MS Excel skills & understanding of data analytics Customer centric, creative & analytical problem-solving mindset Ability to work as part of a team & collaborate with others Should be good at multitasking & tim

Qualifications & Experience 8+ years of work experience required with a minimum of 4 years in a product management role. Product Craft: Designing and shipping software consumer facing products. Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Engineering and Business to drive the product roadmap. Ability to organize, manage, prioritize and take tradeoff calls while working with engineering and other stakeholders. Cutting Edge: Be in the know of product/business trends within and areas adjoining the UGC charter and be able to bring the relevant ones to the roadmap. Data/Logic-driven Approach: to work with large quantities of data, insights and business skills to leverage analytics for decision making.

About Us : Paytm is India's leading mobile payments and financial services distribution company. Pioneer of the mobile QR payments revolution in India, Paytm builds technologies that help small businesses with payments and commerce. Paytm's mission is to serve half a billion Indians and bring them to the mainstream economy with the help of technology. About the Role : We are looking for an experienced Category Lead to define, build, and scale one of our categories from the ground up This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial role that combines category ownership, product thinking, business strategy, and cross-functional execution. The ideal candidate will have experience owning large business categories, driving growth, and building customer-centric products at scale. What You'll Do : - Own the end-to-end strategy, growth, and P&L of the category. - Design customer-first financing journeys where interest is charged only on the utilized amount, creating a flexible borrowing experience. - Identify new customer segments, use cases, and growth opportunities across merchants, D2C brands, SMEs, and digital businesses. - Drive category performance through data-led decision making, experimentation, and continuous optimization. - Monitor portfolio performance, customer adoption, profitability, and key business metrics. - Work closely with leadership to launch and scale new initiatives as part of Paytm's new venture. What We're Looking For : - 7-10 years of experience in Category Management, Product Ownership, Business Management, or General Management. - Strong experience owning and scaling a business category or product with measurable business impact. - Strong understanding of customer journeys, marketplace ecosystems, supply chain, logistics, merchant platforms, or financial products. - Demonstrated ability to manage large portfolios, drive business growth, and influence cross-functional teams. - Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Associate(M) - Category Management To plan overall supply planning for BU People Management - Team handling skills Making sure the workload is taken care of Making sure BAU works are not getting Impacted on any attrition or Long Leaves Taking up things with Concerned team , if the escalation done by team is not given importance Coordinating with Multiple stakeholders on solving real time issues on daily Level ( Inwards, catalogue, Tech, Transporter, Brand and Business team) Job Description: Co Ordinating with Product team, on projects and Developments required in the tool in order to bring goodness to the productivity on Planning and ops Supply chain understanding-DOH, Inventory Management, Inventory Health, RTV Logistic management- Lead time, Forecasting, Speed Vendor Management – Vendor Score cards reviews Warehouse management- Capacity management, Fillrate management Operation management- Daily Operation management Catalog Management understanding Qualifications & Experience Graduate from reputed institution 3-4 Years of relevant experience in Fashion buying / planning and Operations Willingness to learn, innovate, take initiatives Expertise in working on Excel Customer centric, creative & analytical problem-solving mindset Ability to work as part of a team & collaborate with others while demonstrating leadership skills Should be good at multitasking & critical thinking

Roles & Responsibilities ? Actively participate in Brand development/ Range/Product development through analytics-based insights. ? Work in close coordination with the Planning and Pricing team for optimizing Scale / Inventory / OTB / Capacities etc. ? Management of OIs / POs / Inwards , Cataloguing and driving and improvising the processes. ? Increase sales and profitability of business to drive sustainable growth ? Manage relationships with brand partners and establish Myntra as the preferred destination for customers as well as brand partners. ? Scaling the brands on the platform with continuous work across selection, catalogue, marketing etc. ? Identify white spaces in the portfolio and onboard/develop potential brands to fill the gap ? Manage On App Category visibility planning ? Analyze data and reports from various sources, Responsible for creating and maintaining, consolidating various reports ? Operational excellence - Candidate should have prior experience or enough knowledge to manage day to day operational issues effectively related to cataloging, pricing, merchandising and discount monitoring. ? Stay updated on industry trends and market competitions in Kids wear profile. ? Collaborating with cataloguing team to get products shoot, content creation and right information of the product being shared and improvising on processes to constantly improve customer experience. ? Undertake special projects time to time for overall Category business / experience impact. Qualifications & Experience ? Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and ambiguous environment. ? Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills. ? Strong analytical and numbers acumen and be comfortable generating and evaluating forecasts, metrics. ? Work closely with various departments within the company to ensure that all consumer touch points and messaging are working and measured harmoniously. ? Sales, fashion or vendor management background.

Roles and Responsibilities. ? Actively participate in Brand development/ Range/Product development through analytics-based insights. New Vendor onboarding. ? Work in close coordination with the Planning and Pricing team for optimizing Scale / Inventory / OTB / Capacities etc. ? Inventory Ops. - Ensuring that brands deliver as per slot dates sharing packing slips in the right format, in warding and GRN within acceptable timelines, RO / Q1 Non Live / RTV for Q2Q3 with the right documentation. ? Management of OIs / POs / Inwards , Cataloguing and driving and improvising the processes. ? Collaborating with cataloguing team to get products shoot, content creation and right information of the product being shared and improvising on processes to constantly improve customer experience. ? Undertake special projects time to time for overall Category business / experience impact. Qualifications & Experience ? Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and ambiguous environment. ? Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills. ? Strong analytical and numbers acumen and be comfortable generating and evaluating forecasts, metrics. ? Work closely with various departments within the company to ensure that all consumer touch points and messaging are working and measured harmoniously. ? Sales, fashion or vendor management background. ? Good written and verbal communication skills. ? Basic excel. ? Good organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines