Manager/ Senior Manager - Category ( Electrical )

Role Objective

We are looking for a strategic and commercially driven professional to lead Category Management for the Electricals vertical, covering Industrial Electricals, Lighting, Wires & Cables, Switchgears, Motors, and related subcategories.

The role involves driving business growth, profitability, and category expansion through effective sourcing, supplier management, and market intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for the Electricals vertical, including Capex, MRO, and industrial electrical items.
  
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, and onboarding for OEMs, distributors, and channel partners.
  
• Negotiate long-term contracts and pricing agreements to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while ensuring supply continuity.
  
• Drive supplier consolidation, SKU standardization, and vendor base rationalization for efficiency and leverage.
  
• Manage supplier relationships through structured performance reviews and development programs.
  
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to align sourcing initiatives with business growth plans.
  
• Ensure compliance with sourcing policies, ethical procurement standards, and risk management frameworks.
  
• Track and improve procurement KPIs cost savings, lead time, fill rates, and SLA adherence.
  

Key Skills

• Category Management
  
• Strategic Sourcing
  
• Market & Product Knowledge (Electricals Domain)
  
• Supplier Negotiation & Relationship Management
  
• Data-Driven Decision Making
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  

Qualification & Experience

• Education:
  
• B.Tech (Electrical) Essential
  
• MBA from a reputed institute (Tier 1 / 1.5) – Desirable
  
• Experience:
  
• 8+ years of experience in Category Management / Strategic Sourcing within Electricals, Industrial Goods, or B2B environment.
  
• Strong exposure to electrical brands, products, and vendor networks.