What you will do Develop Category Management vision, strategies and objectives to deliver against broader business objectives Identify and execute against strategic initiatives to build upon category advisor expertise Partner closely with key stakeholder teams to understand critical business needs, trends and strategies Manage a team of junior sourcing professionals including Category Managers and Analysts for the day-to-day coaching, training, and ongoing development Define and implement global sourcing and outsourcing strategies that consolidate and optimize both the supplier base and services, while securing the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and access to the highest levels of service and quality Leadership role in key procurement activities, including RFx development and execution, Statement of Work (SOW) and contract drafting, and pricing and contract negotiations(new client initiatives). Greater participation/involvement in cross functional visionary development and implementation Greater responsibility of coaching leadership qualities into subordinates and direct reports, building the future leaders of the organization What you should bring Competencies/Key Skills Diverse base of experience across industry & categories Strong strategic abilities coupled with analytical curiosity and collaborative style High degree of motivation, the ability to prioritize and self-direct, strong business acumen and sound interpersonal skills. Ability to Inspire, delegate, to be Intuitive, creative visionary Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills required Qualification/Experience . Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline (business/ finance/ economics/ engineering/ mathematics) or equivalent . Post-Graduate degree preferred or relevant industry certifications are desired (MCIPS/CPM/CPSM/CSCP/CPIM). Work experience required: . 10+years of experience in a category management, procurement, and/or supply chain function . Strong customer service orientation . Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint) and Procurement software's such as SAP, Ariba or other ERP systems