End-to-end supply management of respective category Materials within parameters of targeted cost, quality and time, while participating in category management activities as directed by the Procurement Lead.

1. Formulate the respective category Procurement Strategy

1. Track supply market dynamics and global trends in the respective category of Direct items
2. Understand the likely impact on sourcing operations in the immediate and medium term
3. Conduct ongoing supply market analysis
4. Develop detailed supply market profile of all materials under his/her control
5. Provide inputs for formulation of Procurement Strategy for category under his/her control including:

1. Vendors
2. Pricing/ Cost
3. Contractual Relationships
4. Lead Time
5. Inventory Levels etc.

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