Sr. Category Management Specialist

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 Senior Category Management Specialist, you will support Global Category Managers in the execution of their regional and global sourcing events. You will lead event project execution for assigned events using defined strategic sourcing methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure a fair, open and competitive sourcing process. You are a trusted partner who provides value to your business partners through your sourcing expertise and industry knowledge.?Through your work with other groups, youll be recognized as someone who drives strategy, cost improvement and develops strong relationships across TJX. Supports Global Category Managers/Senior Managers in the execution of their regional and global sourcing events across all assigned categories including sourcing administration and event support. Leads project execution for assigned events. Uses defined strategic sourcing methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure a fair, open and competitive sourcing process. Supports Global Category Managers/Senior Managers in the development of their regional and global sourcing strategies. Leads strategy development for assigned sourcing events. Develop effective and trusting relationships with Business Partners to ensure successful project delivery. Participate in the development and execution of contracts and ensuring compliance to TJX Approval Authority Schedule and Audit requirements. Perform and deliver sourcing analysis of strategic sourcing events. Manage research and analysis to keep abreast of innovations, new products, new sources price trends, market conditions, etc Participates in Global Category Management planning for assigned categories and supports category strategy development activities as assigned by management Develop recommendation of supplier selection to Business Partners in partnership with management. Ensure a compliant 'Source-to-Pay' process is in place for all eligible Business Partner spend. 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: Bachelors degree or Post-Secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years strategic sourcing, procurement or related experience. Can independently lead assigned sourcing initiatives with Business Partners. Knowledge of RFx requirements including sourcing event structure, supplier selection, RFx criteria, timing, length, type and complexity of RFI, RFP and/or e-Auction. Understanding of basic negotiation principles in support of value delivery. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong command of procurement/sourcing systems and Microsoft Suite Ability to analyze data related to spend, supplier performance, and market trends. Ability to recognize trends within spend categories. Strong project management and organization skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the retail industry and managing multinational Business Partners and suppliers.

Location: Hyderabad, IN

Posted Date: 5/4/2024