Category Manager – Etihad Airways – Abu Dhabi – UAE
Etihad Airways invites applications for Category Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Title:
Category Manager
Job Description
Purpose
The purpose of the role is to manage one of our 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.
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. If you want to embark in the exciting growth journey of Etihad we look forward to speaking with you!
Accountabilities
- 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 and systems records are accurate, fully reflect all relevant work scopes and 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
Education & Experience
- Degree level qualification preferred, CIPS or other relevant professional qualification/certification/membership desirable
- 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
- Proven track record of working across different entities, bringing synergies and value to the Group and demonstrates experience in complex financial modelling preferred
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world’s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.
Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.
