Category Specialist
Category Specialist
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This is a position with grade
14
This position reports to
Global Category Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure the workstreams like contract execution, supplier base management for IM&S global suppliers. You will own the technology vendor relationships necessary to deliver on technology and business objectives.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite
This role is contributing to the Process Automation business for BA Function Operation Centers and Quality division based in Bangalore, India.
You will be mainly accountable for:- Setup Governance around different IS Sourcing work streams like Supplier Registration/Qualification, Contract execution. Monitor and track milestones, deadlines, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Identifies appropriate relationships in conjunction with internal customers and vendors to drive proper alignment on business and operational topics.
- Identifies appropriate relationships in conjunction with internal customers and vendors to drive proper alignment on business and operational topics.
- Prepare regular reports on contract status, fulfillment progress, and any issues or risks.
- Assist in developing best practices for contract execution and fulfillment.
- Full time bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 5-6 years of experience working in a large, global organization managing vendor relationship. Min 2 years of experience in Supplier onboarding and knowledge on supplier contracts.
- Proficiency in tools like SAP Ariba, Abode e-sign, e-sourcing, Service Now, PBI and MS Office.
- Strong ability to communicate with stakeholders and business leaders to understand requirements, expectations, and value measures.
- Ability to perform sourcing tasks independently and good analytical skills.
More about us
"Our Process Automation business offers a range of solutions for process and hybrid industries, including our industry-specific integrated automation, electrification and digital solutions, control technologies, software and advanced services, as well as measurement & analytics, marine and turbocharging offerings.Process Automation is #2 in the market globally.
Based on its deep domain knowledge, experience and expertise in delivering world-class automation products, systems and solutions, a wide area of complimenting digital and collaborative solutions across applications and sectors, the Process Automation business helps customers remain competitive, improving their ROI and running safe and productive operations."
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