Category Manager

The category manager is responsible to lead country procurement category assigned. To develop, implement category strategy and to drive category cost saving efficiency.

The role will be responsible to ensure standards of governance and compliance in the execution of all procurement activities are maintained.

Responsibilities:-

• To develop and implement strategy for respective category
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract negotiation, management & compliance
• Increase contracted spend vs uncontracted spend
• Cost optimization and savings
• Analyze, monitor and manage material cost drivers, key input cost, index movements, market trends
• Develop, implement and maintain risk mitigation plan
• Monitor changes in legal requirement for import, storage, transportation or handling of respective category
•  Improve sustainable and environmentally friendly sourcing
• To conduct supplier audits
• Verify and approve purchasing price of respective material with procurement operations team

Requirements:-

• Bachelor’s degree from commercial or engineering related studies
• Procurement & supply chain professional certificate
• Purchasing management experience in Manufacturing company
• Proven strategic sourcing and category management experience

At NS BlueScope our success comes from our people. We choose to treat each other with trust and respect. We understand that the range of perspectives that result from having a diverse and inclusive workplace will strengthen NS BlueScope’s capability for continued and sustained business success.

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