One of our prestigious client“500 fortune MNC” is looking for “Team Leader- Global Category Management” for Pune.
Business Group: Measurement Solutions
Primary Work Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job Summary:
If you are a Supply Chain professional and looking for career opportunity, Emerson has an
exciting offer to you! The Category Management Team Leader is responsible for guiding and leading a team of highly experienced Category Managers who drive global strategies across multiple technical
categories, including Fabrication, Instrumentation, Gas/Liquid Analyzers, Ultrasonic meters,
Valves, Electronics, and Control Panels etc. This leadership role requires the ability to
effectively manage competing priorities, drive operational excellence, and continuously enhance
the team’s capabilities. Building strong stakeholder relationships, maintaining a sharp focus on
process improvement, and ensuring strict compliance with company policies are also critical to
success. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in strategic sourcing, exceptional negotiation
capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to work seamlessly across departments and functions.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Team Leadership & Development
- Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management to a team
- of senior Category Managers.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Identify skill gaps and lead initiatives to enhance product knowledge, market
- understanding, and sourcing capabilities within the team.
Strategic Category Management
- Oversee the development and execution of global category strategies aligned
with business objectives.
- Ensure each Category Manager maintains a deep understanding of cost structures, market dynamics, and supplier landscapes for their respective categories.
- Support the team in identifying and mitigating supply risks, optimizing total cost of ownership, and driving value creation.
- Manage Intercompany and third party supplier relationships, including negotiations, contract management, and performance evaluations.
Supplier Development & Qualification
- Analyse project funnels and select appropriate models for stocking plan. Monitor and manage inventory levels
- Guide the team in identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers to meet evolving business needs.
- Oversee supplier qualification processes, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery standards.
- Promote supplier innovation and strategic partnerships to enhance competitiveness.
Market Intelligence & Business Alignment
- Ensure the team continuously monitors global market trends, technological advancements, and competitive landscapes.
- Translate changing business requirements into actionable sourcing strategies, including the development of new products and supplier capabilities.
Process Excellence &Governance
- Drive standardization and continuous improvement in category management processes and tools.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Continuously seek ways to improve supplier manufacturing processes, capacity and capabilities.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a key liaison between category management, procurement, engineering, operations, quality, and other internal stakeholders.
- Facilitate effective communication and alignment across departments to support
- product development, cost reduction, and supply continuity.
Who You Are:
You quickly and decisively act in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You adjust
communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse partners. You always keep the
end in sight; puts in extra effort to meet deadlines. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of
information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You observe situational
and group dynamics and select best-fit approach.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in the category Management at leadership role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a global matrix organization
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, ERP (Oracle/SAP) tools
- An understanding of any of the below listed products & Solutions will be an add advantage:
I. Metering Skid Fabrication/Analytical Systems / Sampling System / Shelter
Houses / Cabinet / Racks / Electrical Integration Component / Fittings & Valves /
HVAC
II. Ball Valve / DBB Valves / Flow Control Valve / 4 Way Valves / Peggable Valves /
Actuators / Pumps
III. Gas Chromatograph / Moisture Analyzers / Dewpoint Analyzers/ Water cut
Analyzer / Liquid Analyzers / Combustion Analyzers / Cascade Analyzers /
Process Gas Analyzer
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- Engineering Graduate in Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Mechanical Engineering.
- 15 to 20 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or Category Management
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Please apply – ta@pinacolish.com