Cluster Category Manager, Global Indirect Procurement
CurrentLeading the three large categories with 50+ subcategories of the company for Bangladesh & Nepal, and managing 100+ direct internal stakeholders. Serving as part of the Bangladesh procurement leadership team and served as APAC regional SPOC for the ‘Professional Services’ category. I support altogether Market , GSC & Leaf operations for the respective categories.The role includes:1. Leading the category strategies in alignment with Global & Asia Pacific, in collaboration with business function. Ensuring a customer-centric mindset to instill the thought leadership and continuous improvement mindset2. Driving the process compliance (global procurement process & procedure), stakeholder awareness & engagement to ensure early involvement, proactive culture 3. Taking full ownership of the procurement KPIs, and stakeholder management by ensuring a culture of feedback, and transparency across the teamsAchievements & Contributions:• Standardized the category management process, benchmarking & operations• Delivered the highest amount of savings projects in 2022•GIP Asia Pacific Certificate of Recognition 2023 from APAC Procurement Director•You Made It Happen -Certificate of Recognition for the contributions in one of the strategic projects of 2024