Category Manager

Company DescriptionSika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11. 76 billion.

Job DescriptionLead and drive one or more material groups to ensure the success of the material group as part of the category. Drive the material group to achieve required performance and focus on the effective application of the Sika sourcing methodology.

Ensure that the sourcing process is robustly applied and push the stakeholders to position themselves to deliver maximum valueDrive the spend, identify and remove potential barriers to successEnsure the Category is following the targets defined in the procurement team and is in alignment with the involved Sika Target Markets or country strategyEnsuring the implementation and tracking of the achieved results. Report to head of procurement sika India. Create and track strategic Procurement targets by measuring KPI`sProvides monthly MIS reports to the head of procurement.

Identifies and facilitates structural saving projects in IndiaEnsures supply of materials for all factories served by the categoryAssures compliance and ethical standards with applicable laws, Sika’s Procurement Manual and Sika Code of Conduct.