Category Manager
India
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Job Description
Category Manager
Chennai,Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

To support a category within a region, developing and implementing category management processes and principles

Key Responsibilities

1. To Support The Category Manager To Develop And Own Effective Relationships With Key Strategic Suppliers, Implement A Supplier Relationship Management Approach, Monitor The Supply Market Using Benchmarks And Category Indices, Manage The Contracting And Negotiation Processes, Evaluate And Improve Supplier / Category Performance For A Category
2. To Support The Category Manager To Develop, Implement And Execute Category Strategies, Annual Category Plans And Category Knowledge Bases (Ckb) For A Category Across All The Customer Spend Which Includes Identify Key Strategic Sourcing Requirements
3. To Support The Category Manager To Increase Value From Supply Base Through Innovative Commercial And Contracting Models, Deliver A Global And Consistent Approach For Spend, Develop Savings Plans And Track And Report Actual Delivery Against Target For A Category
4. To Support The Category Manger To Plan And Manage Category During Both The Pursuit And Execution Of Customer Business

Skill Requirements

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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,600 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2025 totaled $14.2 billion.
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