GLOBAL CATEGORY MANAGER LOGISTIC SERVICES

Location: Kurla, Mumbai
Experience: 4 – 6 Years
Salary: Up to ₹25 LPA

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Global Category Manager – Logistic Services to join an international procurement team managing indirect spend across logistics categories. This role will play a key part in defining global category strategies and delivering procurement excellence across warehousing, inbound/outbound transportation, seafreight, and airfreight services. The position requires strong expertise in procurement, category management, and stakeholder engagement, with a global mindset and agility to navigate a fast-paced logistics market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement global spend category strategies, supply chain roadmaps, and project procurement plans for logistics services.
• Conduct market research and analysis to support strategic decision-making and enhance procurement outcomes.
• Lead the end-to-end source-to-contract process, including RFPs, negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Manage supplier relationships to maximize procurement value, ensuring performance and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, standards, and best practices.
• Engage with internal demand owners and stakeholders to align procurement initiatives with business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of procurement processes.
• Contribute to financial planning processes, including annual budgets and forecasts for logistics spend.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in procurement or logistics, with a strong track record in category management.
• Deep understanding of global procurement processes and logistics market dynamics.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, e-tendering tools, and end-to-end S2C/P2P processes.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in German or other languages is a plus.
• International exposure and cross-functional collaboration experience are advantageous.