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Category Management & Sourcing LeadThe Management Recruitment Group (MRG) • Bengaluru, Republic Of India, IN
Category Management & Sourcing Lead

Category Management & Sourcing Lead

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG) • Bengaluru, Republic Of India, IN
1 day ago
Job description

Category Management and support to product development.

  • Develop category-specific procurement strategies that are aligned with the organization’s product philosophy, construction schedules, and cost targets. Create multi-year sourcing plans, analyse material consumption patterns, benchmark prices, and assess supply markets for emerging opportunities or risks.
  • Formulate high-order negotiation frameworks and cost-control mechanisms to meet organizational and project-level procurement objectives.
  • Create, conduct and maintain discussion & resolution matrices with design, engineering, and project teams to undertake early material / product discovery missions to match the product design specifications.

Vendor Identification and Development

  • The role includes identifying, evaluating, and onboarding suppliers across domestic and international markets. To carry out rigorous supplier assessments covering manufacturing capacity, quality systems, certifications, financial stability, and technological capabilities.
  • To establish structured vendor development programs and long-term partnerships for critical high-consumption materials.
  • Establish, maintain and grow a diversified supplier base to mitigate risks of monopoly.
  • Conduct regular vendor audits and performance reviews;
  • thereafter institutionalize corrective action plans to maintain high levels of reliability, quality, and service.

    Sourcing process governance

  • Instate processes that embody strong commercial governance, adherence to sourcing protocols, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
  • Promoting sustainable sourcing by identifying certified materials, environmentally responsible suppliers, and products that align with the company’s ESG commitments.
  • Project Support and Delivery Interface

  • Work closely with project management, contract & procurement teams to ensure timely sourcing of all long-lead materials in accordance with the product brief and construction schedule.
  • Coordinate approvals for technical submittals, samples, mock-ups, and related documentation [if required at pre-order stages only].
  • Data, Systems, and Reporting

  • Establish digital procurement platforms, dashboards, and reporting tools that enable transparent and real-time visibility into sourcing activities.
  • Maintain comprehensive category-level databases covering supplier performance, material specifications, price trends, and market intelligence.
  • Prepare and present periodic reports to senior leadership, highlighting sourcing performance, risks and upcoming commitments.
  • Stakeholder Management

    Responsible to build relations and liaising with external stakeholders as well as cross functional internal stakeholders :

    The role will require continuous coordination with design, project management, contracts, and quality assurance teams. The candidate will also engage with finance, sustainability, ESG, and compliance functions to ensure alignment with related organisational goals.

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