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Job Code-118293

Job Title- IND Group Manager GSM – Category/ Senior Category Manager (BPO)

Solution Line- Global Spend Management

Position type- Full Time      

Work Location- Gurugram

Working style- Hybrid

Sub ARL-5.1

Shift Time- 8 AM to 5 PM

People Manager role: No

Required education and certifications critical for the role-

Graduates

 

Required years of experience –

7+ years of work experience in relevant field

 

 

 

AON IS IN THE BUSINESS OF BETTER DECISIONS

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are committed as one firm to our purpose, united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:

The Category Management colleague supports end-to-end procurement activities within Aon’s Global Spend Management function, assisting in sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract execution. Working closely with global category teams and stakeholders, the role helps deliver a pipeline of sourcing projects, provides market insights, and ensures adherence to procurement best practices while supporting effective supplier and stakeholder relationships.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The colleague is responsible for:

• Management of procurement activities including sourcing, commercial negotiations, and project management for technology projects with an aim to mitigate risks and achieve intended financial outcomes.
• Accountable for the management and delivery of a pipeline of multiple projects including renewals and consolidations of existing relationships, request for proposals, and new supplier arrangements.
• Providing market intelligence, go-to-market, and negotiation strategy, assessing supplier risk, and engaging in leading procurement practices. Initiate appropriate sourcing work efforts against the pipeline using the appropriate resources, provide guidance and manage escalations on those individual efforts.
• Independently apply procurement or subject matter expertise to determine methods and procedures on assignments, ability to think creatively and adapt approach when necessary, including gaining acceptance on alternatives.
• Maintain productive relationships with colleagues on the Category Management team, internal stakeholders, suppliers, and procurement BPO partners.
• As part of the global category team, contribute to our global category strategies and work across multiple category teams to develop strategies and link opportunities across regions and categories when appropriate.

 

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in procurement/supply chain
• Exceptional ability to effectively articulate difficult ideas and concepts through clear and concise verbal, written communication and/or presentations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the sourcing process and ability to influence stakeholders/suppliers.
• Strong problem solving, analytics and troubleshooting skills.
• An inquisitive self-starter that has a passion for procurement.

HOW WE SUPPORT OUR COLLEAGUES

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workforce. At Aon, we believe a diverse workforce is an innovative workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment allows colleagues to manage their wellbeing and work/life balance while empowering you to be your authentic self.

Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging them to take time to focus on themselves. We offer a variety of workstyle options through our Smart Working model, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips colleagues to learn, share and grow, helping them achieve their fullest potential. As a result, Aon colleagues are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

 

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