**Category Manager

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Infosys Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Category Manager to lead our Maintenance and Services category. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for driving sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering cost savings initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement category strategies to drive cost savings and process improvements
  • Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with company policies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities
  • Conduct market research, analyze data, and provide insights to inform sourcing decisions
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and internal teams

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
  • At least 4 years of relevant work experience in procurement, sourcing, or a related field
  • Proven track record of delivering cost savings and process improvements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to analyze complex data and provide insights
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in managing Maintenance and Services spending globally
  • Prior corporate experience, ideally within professional services and exposure to supply chain, procurement, operations, or strategy
  • Experience in sourcing strategy ideation, sourcing wave planning, sourcing execution, market research, supplier qualification, negotiations, and contract closure
  • Experience in Maintenance and Services environment
  • Minimum of 4 years in CPG environment
  • Consulting experience
  • Maintenance and Services spend management experience of an annual spend of at least $500M
  • Exposure to E-procurement Tools such as SAP, Coupa, Zycus, etc.

About Us

Infosys is a global leader in consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. We help clients navigate their digital transformation journeys and create a better future for people around the world. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional results and making a positive impact on our clients' businesses.



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