Job Title:  T&T-SCNO | Deputy Manager | - Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (INTRAOCULAR LENS | Bangalore

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Consultant | Bengaluru | S&P – Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL)| Medical Devices / Vision Care

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Entity: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP

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Your work profile

Support the Intraocular Lens (IOL) Category Leader in executing category strategies, supplier management, sourcing initiatives, cost optimization, and portfolio management activities across the Vision Business Unit. The role provides analytical and project execution support to ensure supply continuity, innovation, quality, and regulatory compliance. 

Key responsibilities for the Consultant will include:

• Support category planning and sourcing initiatives for IOL products, components, and related services. 

• Conduct spend, supplier, market, and pricing analyses to support strategic decisions. 

• Assist with supplier selection, RFx events, negotiations, and contract administration. 

• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, service, and compliance metrics. 

• Coordinate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams. 

• Support new product launches, supplier transitions, and business continuity initiatives. 

• Track category savings, productivity projects, and portfolio performance metrics. 

Key Categories Managed

Category Scope 

• Support category planning and sourcing initiatives for IOL products, components, and related services. 

• Conduct spend, supplier, market, and pricing analyses to support strategic decisions. 

• Assist with supplier selection, RFx events, negotiations, and contract administration. 

• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, service, and compliance metrics. 

• Coordinate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams. 

• Support new product launches, supplier transitions, and business continuity initiatives. 

• Track category savings, productivity projects, and portfolio performance metrics. 

Key indicators of success

• Category savings delivery 

• Supplier performance improvement 

• Supply assurance and risk reduction 

• On-time support of product launches 

• Stakeholder satisfaction 

• Compliance with quality and regulatory requirements 

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills 

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management 

• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) 

• Spend Analytics & Cost Modeling 

• Contract Management 

• Market Intelligence 

• SAP or ERP Systems 

• Advanced Excel & PowerPoint 

Behavioral Competencies 

• Analytical and data-driven decision making 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management 

• Influencing and cross-functional collaboration 

• Ability to work in a global, matrixed environment 

• Continuous improvement mindset 

• Innovation and problem-solving orientation 

 Key skills required

• Experience with MedTech, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharma, or Manufacturing industries preferred. Exposure to multi-BU / global operating models
• The ideal candidate will possess direct experience supporting Global Services, specifically within the domains mentioned above.

Technical Exposure

• ERP systems: Any among SAP, Ariba, Oracle, Coupa, Ivalua
• Analytics tools: Excel, Power BI, Tableau
• Familiarity with automation and AI-driven procurement tools

Experience

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