Category Manager Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi

Category Manager at Etihad Airways will manage one of categories (Ground handling & Lounge, Cargo, Supply Chain or Technology & Commercial etc.) delivering best value for Etihad in terms of price/savings, service, supply chain reliability and Local Content objectives, 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. Candidate will be 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 leading & delivering high value/complex projects.

Responsibilities of Category Manager

• Plan, deliver & update Category Strategies, including demand & supply market analysis, market innovation opportunities, Local Content targets, savings targets & best commercial approaches.
• 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.
• Liaise daily with Procurement Operations Team to monitor ongoing planning and execution of sourcing transactions.
• Take leading role in key aspects of high value sourcing transactions (eg complex scopes work, complex negotiations) .
• Ensure Contract Documentation & systems records are accurate, fully reflect all relevant work scopes & commercial terms.
• Utilizing standard contract types where possible.
• Lead effective Supplier Relationship Management for strategic vendors and support the business in Contract Performance Management .
• Liaise with Procurement Operations Teams, guiding and supporting capability development to enhance category expertise.

Requirements for Role of Category Manager

• Degree level qualification preferred, CIPS or other relevant professional qualification/certification/membership.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in one or more Categories.
• Plus at least 5 years functional experience in PSM roles including Category Management activity.
•  Experience of managing teams and developing staff.
• Demonstrates experience in complex financial modelling is a plus.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

• Proven track record of working across different entities, bringing synergies and value to the Group.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability.

Manager Pricing & Demand Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi