Assistant Category Manager

Division: Procurement

Department: Strategic Procurement

Level: Asst. Manager

Reporting Line: Manager, Strategic Procurement, MaxiGroup Procurement

Position Accountability Statement

The Assistant Category Manager for Third-Party Management, Consultancy, and Outsourced

Services is a junior-level leadership role that is responsible for developing and executing

strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing product categories within the organization.

This position entails an in-depth understanding of market trends, competitive landscape, and

consumer preferences to drive category performance, enhance profitability, and support overall

business objectives.

STANDARD RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENTS

The Assistant Category Manager for Third-Party Management, Consultancy, and Outsourced

Services, will be responsible for developing and executing strategies for the procurement of

consultancy and outsourced services across multiple business units.

Lead category management initiatives, drive supplier performance improvement, ensure

compliance with corporate policies, and manage stakeholder relationships effectively. Your role

is crucial in delivering cost savings, improving service quality, and enhancing the overall value

we receive from third-party providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Category Strategy Development: Develop and execute comprehensive category
  
  

strategies to drive cost savings, improve quality, and enhance overall value for the

organization.

• Market Intelligence: Conduct market research, analysis, and benchmarking to identify
  
  

trends, opportunities, and risks within the Medical Supplies & Services category.

• Supplier Management: Manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts, and
  
  

ensure compliance with contractual terms.

• Procurement: Develop and execute procurement plans to meet business requirements,
  
  

including RFPs, RFQs, and direct purchasing.

• Category Analytics: Analyze spend data, identify opportunities for cost savings, and
  
  

develop reporting to measure category performance.

• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders,
  
  

including business leaders, procurement teams, and suppliers.

• Process Improvement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify process
  
  

improvements and implement changes to optimize category management processes.

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and manage category budgets and forecasts to
  
  

ensure accurate financial planning and forecasting.

• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with category
  
  

management.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and
  
  

regulatory changes to drive continuous improvement in category management.

• Other tasks: Performs other related functions that may be assigned by the immediate
  
  

supervisor, Procurement Head and/or Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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