Category Manager-Indirect Services

• Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value optimization initiatives across indirect spend categories.
• Track procurement savings and prepare regular performance reports.
• Manage procurement budgets and ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, renegotiation, and process efficiencies.

• Partner with

HR, Operations, Finance, IT, Facilities, Compliance, and other business functions

to understand procurement requirements.

• Translate business requirements into effective sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Provide procurement expertise and advisory support to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment between procurement strategies and overall business objectives.

• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Support internal and external procurement audits.
• Maintain accurate sourcing, contract, supplier, and procurement documentation.
• Ensure appropriate approvals and governance processes are followed.

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve procurement processes.
• Drive the adoption of e-procurement, automation, and digital procurement solutions.
• Promote procurement best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage procurement systems and data analytics to improve visibility and decision-making.

• Manpower Services:

Subcontracted manpower, staffing agencies, outsourcing contracts

• Energy & Utilities:

Electricity, gas, water, and related optimization contracts

• Equipment Leasing:

Forklifts, material handling equipment, AGVs, and AMRs

• Telecommunications:

Mobile plans, internet, connectivity, and related IT services

• Audit & Certification:

ISO certifications, compliance audits, and certification services

• Other Indirect Services:

Facility management, cleaning, security, travel, and professional services

• Bachelor’s degree in

Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field

; MBA is preferred.

• 10+ years of procurement experience

, with significant exposure to

indirect procurement and strategic sourcing

.

• Strong experience in

energy procurement, subcontracted manpower, audit & certification services, and indirect categories

.

• Proven experience managing multiple service categories and complex commercial contracts.
• Strong expertise in

supplier management, contract negotiation, cost optimization, and category management

.

• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with procurement platforms such as

, or similar systems.

• Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and risk management.

Candidates with experience in

large-scale manufacturing, industrial, automotive, logistics, or other complex operational environments

will be preferred, particularly those who have managed significant indirect spend and multiple service providers.