Category Expert

Job description

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Execute strategic sourcing projects and RFx events across Professional Services categories including Temporary Labour, Consulting, Marketing & Communication Services, Travel & Mobility, Training and other business services.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with category objectives, business requirements, risk management principles, and cost optimization targets.

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business demand, challenge requirements where appropriate, identify standardization opportunities, and drive effective demand management practices.

• Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, benchmarking, supplier assessments, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations to support sourcing decisions.

• Lead commercial negotiations involving rate cards, statements of work, service agreements, framework contracts, and pricing models to deliver business value.

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFQ/RFP management, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contracting.

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve service performance, innovation, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation.

• Support supplier onboarding, supplier performance reviews, compliance assessments, and governance activities.

• Collaborate with regional and global category teams to execute category strategies and procurement initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, compliance requirements, contractual obligations, and audit standards.

• Leverage digital procurement tools, sourcing platforms, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to improve sourcing efficiency and decision-making.

• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, automation opportunities, and data-driven procurement practices.

Qualifications

Educational qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or equivalent.

• Professional certifications in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, or Negotiation or e-auction are an added advantage.

Experience :

• 5-8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management in Indirect Purchasing categories.

Experience in Professional Services Category Management (like Temp labour, Consulting, Training, Marketing services, Travel etc ) will be an added advantage

• Proven experience in sourcing strategy development, demand management, supplier negotiations, and contract management.

• Experience conducting benchmark studies, commercial evaluations, TCO analysis, and supplier performance management.

• Familiarity with eSourcing tools, spend analytics, procurement automation, and AI-enabled sourcing processes is preferred.

Mandatory/requires Skills :
• Strategic Sourcing & RFx Management

• Demand Management

• Supplier Relationship Management

• Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management

• Temporary Labour Sourcing

• AI & Digital Procurement Literacy

• Strong Analytical, Communication, and Problem-Solving Skills

Preferred Skills :

Company Description

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.