Assistant Procurement Category Manager

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Role: Assistant Category Manager – Procurement (India) Position Summary The Assistant Category Manager supports the execution of Strada's global procurement strategy by providing sourcing, supplier management, spend analytics, and contract support across assigned spend categories. The role partners with Category Managers and business stakeholders to identify savings opportunities, improve supplier performance, manage sourcing activities, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes. The position is part of Strada's category-led procurement operating model and supports delivery of procurement transformation objectives. Key Responsibilities Category & Sourcing Support Support end-to-end sourcing and procurement projects.

Assist with RFx events, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract renewals.

Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking.

Develop spend analyses and opportunity assessments.

Supplier Management Maintain supplier relationships and performance scorecards.

Track supplier risks and support mitigation activities.

Assist with supplier rationalization and governance initiatives.

Support contract compliance and supplier performance reviews.

Analytics & Reporting Analyze spend data to identify cost savings and value creation opportunities.

Track procurement savings, sourcing pipeline, and category performance metrics.

Prepare reports, presentations, and executive updates.

Maintain procurement data, dashboards, and sourcing documentation.

Stakeholder Support Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and business stakeholders.

Support category planning and demand management activities.

Ensure adherence to procurement policies and governance requirements.

Facilitate timely execution of sourcing and contracting activities.

Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related field.

2-5 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or commercial experience.

Experience supporting supplier negotiations and sourcing activities.

Strong analytical and financial skills.

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent).

Experience with procurement systems, spend analytics, and contract management platforms.

Experience supporting global or multinational organizations.

Key Competencies Strategic sourcing

Spend analysis

Supplier management

Contract management

Negotiation support

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis and reporting

Project management

Success Measures Delivery of sourcing projects and procurement savings.

Timely completion of supplier and contract activities.

Accuracy of spend analysis and reporting.

Stakeholder satisfaction and responsiveness.

Compliance with procurement governance and policies.

Contribution to procurement transformation and category management objectives.

At Strada, our values guide everything we do: Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.

Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.

Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.

Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.

Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more. All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada. Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units. .