Category Specialist

Job Description

Title: Category Specialist

Company Name: ACI PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 27 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Pharmaceutical/Medicine Companies, Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Electronic Equipment/Home Appliances, Group of Companies, Chemical Industries, Automobile, Plastic/ Polymer Industry, Paint, Motor Vehicle body manufacturer

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Technical/Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain Management

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Bio-Chemistry, Chemistry, Electrical, Industrial & Production Engineering, or a related discipline from a reputed institution.

• MBA or professional certification in Supply Chain Management will be considered an added advantage.

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Pharmaceutical/Medicine Companies, Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Electronic Equipment/Home Appliances, Group of Companies, Chemical Industries, Automobile, Plastic/ Polymer Industry, Paint, Motor Vehicle body manufacturer

• Age At least 27 years

• 2-3 years of experience in Engineering/Chemical Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Technical Supply Chain Management.

• Experience in FMCG, Manufacturing, or Pharmaceutical industries will be preferred.

• Professional experience in engineering/chemical procurement and strategic sourcing.

• Strong analytical and negotiation ability.

• Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office package, especially MS Excel and Power BI.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skill.

• Supplier development and cost optimization skill.

ACI is one of Bangladesh's leading conglomerates, operating across Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Brands, Agribusiness and Retail with a clear mission to improve quality of life through responsible growth and innovation. Guided by integrity and driven by impact, we build trusted brands while empowering talent to lead, innovate and grow. From Bangladesh to global markets, ACI offers a high-impact growth mindset, exposure to leadership and the opportunity to build at scale within a purpose-driven, performance-oriented culture.
The Category Specialist, is responsible for strengthening engineering and chemical procurement capabilities through strategic sourcing, supplier development, and procurement optimization to ensure cost-effective, timely, and sustainable procurement of engineering materials, machinery, CAPEX projects, and technical services while supporting operational excellence and business growth.
Reports to: Strategic Sourcing Manager Engineering / Agribusiness Procurement
What You Will Do

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities for electro-mechanical/chemical items, engineering spares, machinery, CAPEX projects, and technical services.

• Develop category-wise sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity, competitive pricing, and procurement efficiency.

• Lead commercial negotiations with local and international suppliers considering Incoterms, payment terms, and logistics optimization.

• Evaluate technical specifications, supplier capabilities, equipment performance, and lifecycle cost through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.

• Support engineering project procurement activities through proper planning and coordination with cross-functional teams.

• Develop alternative suppliers and backup sourcing strategies to minimize supply risks and ensure business continuity.

• Conduct supplier evaluation, performance monitoring, and capability assessments while maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.

• Maintain procurement documentation, ERP-based procurement processes, KPI reports, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements