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Job Title:
Category Specialist
Job Details:
Business Unit: Finance
Team: Procurement
Reports to: Unit Head - Procurement Process & Automation
Location: Mumbai
Job Function: Spends Control & Performance
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Direct Reportees: None
Travel Required: No
Job Band Range: E4 – D2
JD Created: 09 January 2026
JD Updated: 10 January 2026
Version No: 1
Job Purpose:
Develop, execute sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories.
Optimize supplier value, reduce TCO, mitigate risks.
Ensure compliance with enterprise procurement policies.
Critical in banking/services for regulatory compliance, data security.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop, implement category strategies.
Lead end-to-end sourcing events.
Support supplier onboarding, qualification.
Drive supplier performance management.
Lead commercial negotiations.
Draft, review contract documents.
Partner with business units.
Advise on sourcing best practices.
Ensure sourcing processes comply with regulations.
Identify, mitigate supply-chain risks.
Conduct, present spend analytics.
Maintain transparent reporting.
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering.
MBA or professional certification preferred.
Key Skills:
Strategic sourcing methodologies.
Category management.
Financial acumen, TCO modeling.
Contracting, negotiation skills.
Supplier performance management.
Regulatory requirements understanding.
Experience Required:
4-8 years procurement or sourcing experience.
Banking or services industry experience.
Category management, strategic sourcing, cost modeling.
Supplier governance experience.
Exposure to regulated environments.
Negotiating complex, high-value service contracts.
Major Stakeholders:
Internal: All departments, Senior Leadership, Payment operations.
External: Vendors.
Refer to the Job Description
Eligibility typically includes the qualifications and experience outlined in the job description above, with around 0 - 1 Years years of relevant experience expected for this role.
The key responsibilities for this role are detailed in the Key Responsibilities section above, covering the core duties expected of a RBB-Teller Authoriser at HDFC Bank.
This role requires around 0 - 1 Years years of relevant experience, as specified in the job listing. Please refer to the Qualifications & Experience section above for full details.
Skills relevant to this position are outlined in the Qualifications & Experience section above. In general, strong communication, domain knowledge, and the ability to meet role-specific targets are valued across similar BFSI positions.
You can apply directly using the Apply Now button on this page, which will take you to HDFC Bank's application process for this role.