Category Manager

What you will discover: Inclusive culture and career growth opportunities Global Organization which collaborates across U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and India Challenging, collaborative, and team-based environment What you will do: The TJX Global Sourcing and Procurement (GS&P) organization is a trusted partner to our myriad of business functions. As a Category Manager, youll act as a trusted business partner to the assigned category groups, collaborating on the development and execution of sourcing events and negotiation strategies for relevant areas of spend.?You will partner with these functions to apply best in class sourcing processes and demonstrate your knowledge of our off-price business model through the guidance you offer during the end-to-end sourcing process. You are a trusted partner who provides value to your business partners through your sourcing expertise and industry knowledgeYou will be recognized as someone who drives strategy, cost improvement and develops strong relationships across TJX. Supports Senior Category Managers in the execution of their regional and global sourcing events that are high complexity across the following categories: Truckload, LTL, Intermodal, Dedicated Fleet, Small Parcel, Ocean, Air and Contract Logistics, including sourcing administration and event support. Leads project execution for sourcing events using defined strategic sourcing methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure a fair, open and competitive sourcing process. Lead strategy development for assigned sourcing events. Provide support to Senior Global Category Manager in the development of their regional and global sourcing strategies. Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of Strategic Sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies. Develop effective and trusting relationships with Business Partners to ensure successful project delivery. This includes relationships with senior leadership. Participate in the development and execution of contracts and ensure compliance to TJX Approval Authority Schedule and Audit requirements. Develops negotiation strategy and conducts negotiations. Participate in Global Category Management planning for assigned categories establishing solid partnerships with our Global peers and colleagues. Identify and execute against opportunities for specification alignment, process improvement, and demand management. Support supplier relationship management programs. Ensure, in partnership with Global Procurement Operations, a compliant Source-to-Pay process is in place for all eligible Business Partner spend. Monitor and report category-specific savings and performance metrics. Collect and actively challenge current product or service requirements; present new sourcing strategies to drive cost savings; recommend new ways to manage demand through process redesign. What you will need: We seek self-motivated colleagues who can demonstrate their talent and experience to identify, triage, and support the smooth operation of sourcing initiatives. You'll work with our finest thought leaders to correlate ongoing efforts with key business outcomes. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5 years strategic sourcing, procurement or related experience Knowledge of the Supply Chain industry as well as current trends. Experience in one or more of the various modes including Truckload, LTL, Intermodal, Dedicated Fleet, Small Parcel, Ocean, Air, as well as Contract Logistics Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement. Strong business acumen. Strong organizational and project management skills. Strong command of procurement/sourcing systems and Microsoft Suite Excellent interpersonal relationship development skills when interacting with associates, colleagues, leaders, Business Partners, and suppliers. Ability to analyze data related to spend, supplier performance, and market trends. Ability to recognize trends within spend categories. Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting information to senior leaders. Developed management, training and development skills. Preferred Qualifications: 1 years managerial experience Masters degree in supply chain management, Business or related field Experience in the retail industry and managing multinational Business Partners and suppliers.

Location: Hyderabad, IN

Posted Date: 5/4/2024