Assistant Category Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Category Manager (ACM) is responsible for leading critical category-specific procurement activities, including strategic sourcing, vendor performance monitoring and spend analysis. ACM ensures timely and efficient purchasing by collaborating with internal teams and aligning procurement actions with project requirements. He also involves identifying potential suppliers through market research, monitoring industry trends, and driving cost optimization and process improvements across the procurement cycle.

Responsibilities

STRATEGIC

Align procurement strategies with company objectives and long-term goals

Plan and establish strategic long-term purchase agreements (LTPA) for targeted items yearly.

Facilitate strategic discussions with key suppliers and stakeholders to address performance metrics.

Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and emerging trends within the industry.

Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across procurement processes.

Review spend analysis and savings reports data in Dashboard to evaluate procurement effectiveness.

Review and track ICV data in Procure Lens, ensuring valid ICV certificates from major vendors.

OPERATIONAL

For Critical procurement items collect a minimum of three competitive quotations from potential suppliers

Prepare Preliminary Cost Comparison (CC) sheets for RF items to evaluate pricing.

Coordinate with the project team and design department for thorough technical evaluations.

Negotiate with suppliers to ensure adherence to technical specifications and commercial terms.

Coordinate with suppliers for technical submittals for Operation/client approval.

Collect approved signed contracts, issuing one copy to the supplier and C&C Department for record-keeping.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Business Units, Contracts & Commercial (C&C) Department, and Design teams, to finalize contract versions and ensure smooth execution.

Liaise with the PSSC team to facilitate E-Auction processes, vendor onboarding, performance feedback, and internal stakeholder reviews.

Support the Category Manager in conducting annual vendor performance reviews and implementing corrective actions.

PRODUCT / PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Monitor the Procure Lens Dashboard to track Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensure procurement activities meet agreed timelines.

Maintain accurate records of contract logs, orders, and procurement activities to support transparency and compliance.

Coordinate the collection of valid In-Country Value (ICV) certificates from vendors and ensure records are updated for vendors with expired certificates.

Education

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Procurement, Contract and Category

Knowledge & Skill

Category Management / Vendor Management

Contract Management

Decision making / Negotiation Skill

MS office / ERP Systems / Spend Analysis / Power BI