Category Manager - UAE National Only

If you enjoy finding the best products, comparing options, and making smart buying decisions, this is procurement on a whole new scale. Help equip our aircraft with everything from guest comfort items to innovative onboard products, while supporting the airline that proudly carries our nation worldwide. This purpose of the role is to deliver best value for Etihad in terms of price/savings, service, supply chain reliability and Local Content objectives - delivered in line with governance, policy & compliance requirements. In addition, liaise with business users to review and challenge work scopes / specifications bringing commercial perspectives on supply market standards and benchmarks. Responsible for the development of category plans, translating these into sourcing strategies, leading sourcing execution through to contract award and post contract management / supplier relationship management. Personally leads & delivers high value/complex projects. Accountabilities • Plan, deliver & update Category Strategies, including demand & supply market analysis, market innovation opportunities, Local Content targets, savings targets & best commercial approaches • Develop & maintain Category & Sub-Category level Demand Plans, ensuring a ‘handshake’ with relevant end users, monitor & update plans to track expiring contracts & new requirements • Lead the development and execution of Sourcing Strategies, ensuring appropriate work scope challenge and all relevant sourcing levers and commercial options are applied using suitable procurement channels, with Local Content fully considered and using financial analyses/TCO • Develop & apply Negotiation Strategies & commercial discussions to extract best value • Liaise daily with Procurement Operations Team to monitor ongoing planning and execution of sourcing transactions • Lead effective Supplier Relationship Management for strategic vendors and support the business in Contract Performance Management

•    Degree level qualification preferred, CIPS or other relevant professional qualification/certification/membership desirable  •    At least 5 years relevant experience in the Category, plus experience in PSM roles including Category Management activity, experience of managing teams and developing staff

Plan, deliver & update Category Strategies, including demand & supply market analysis, market innovation opportunities, Local Content targets, savings targets & best commercial approaches. Develop & maintain Category & Sub-Category level Demand Plans, ensuring a ‘handshake’ with relevant end users, monitor & update plans to track expiring contracts & new requirements. Lead the development and execution of Sourcing Strategies, ensuring appropriate work scope challenge and all relevant sourcing levers and commercial options are applied using suitable procurement channels, with Local Content fully considered and using financial analyses/TCO. Develop & apply Negotiation Strategies & commercial discussions to extract best value. Liaise daily with Procurement Operations Team to monitor ongoing planning and execution of sourcing transactions. Lead effective Supplier Relationship Management for strategic vendors and support the business in Contract Performance Management.