Global Procurement Market Intelligence & Analytics Manager

About the role

As a Global Procurement Market Intelligence & Analytics Manager, you will support the Polymers and Direct Materials teams by delivering data‑driven commercial insights, supplier and market intelligence, and category analytics. Based in the Global Capability Centre in Bangalore, you will operate as an individual contributor, translating complex data into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate short‑term procurement initiatives and support category actions to accelerate strategy execution.
• Own action plans for strategic initiatives such as VAVE, procurement optimization in NPI, and supplier innovation.
• Assist the Polymers and Direct Category teams in adopting AI tools, including GEP.
• Prepare weekly and monthly category reports against defined KPIs.
• Develop complex commercial models, including vendor‑managed inventory and formula‑based pricing.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for procurement systems and tools.
• Provide data analytics to generate insights and inform strategic decisions.
• Support the development and documentation of category strategies using standard templates.

Required profile

• Engineering degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• 12‑15 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, commercial analysis, or related analytical roles.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to analyze complex supplier and market data.
• Experience working in a global environment and collaborating across teams.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Proficiency with Power BI.
• Experience using AI tools for data analytics (e.g., GEP).
• Solid financial and statistical analysis capabilities.