Category Manager at Etihad Airways Australia

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Sourcing Strategies, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Negotiation Strategies, Spend Analysis, Cost Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Ability, ERP Systems, eProcurement Systems, Data Visualization, Aviation Industry, Logistics Industry, Leadership Skills, Team Development

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

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 as well as executing the buying & PO processes. Work with the business to develop an annual procurement plan Develop and manage category and sub-category demand plans across business units in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Design and execute negotiation strategies that achieve best value-for-money outcomes while maintaining supplier relationships. Ensure negotiations address performance, warranty, service level, and cost-efficiency requirements. Ensure compliance with company standards, governance policies, and legal requirements. Work with the Contract Owners to assist with contract management activities for strategic suppliers to ensure delivery against SLAs, KPIs, and contract obligations. Support and coach internal stakeholders in effective contract management and issue resolution. Support the Head of Procurement in supplier relationship governance forums, preparing performance data, risk summaries, and strategic insights. Ensure spend visibility, cost optimization, and budget alignment through proactive spend analysis and reporting. Bachelor's degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; CIPS/ CPSM certification or equivalent professional qualification is preferred. 8-9 years of relevant procurement experience, including a minimum of 3-4 years in a managerial or category management role. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation across direct and indirect spend categories. Strong analytical ability with proficiency in spend analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO) modelling, and cost optimization techniques. Demonstrated experience in managing complex tendering, contracting, and vendor performance frameworks within regulated or large-scale organizations. Proven expertise in to negotiating and drafting contract terms and conditions. Proficiency in ERP and eProcurement systems (SAP, Ariba etc.) and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Experience in aviation, logistics, or industrial operations industries is highly desirable; exposure to Ground Handling Equipment (GHE) is an advantage. Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills, with a track record of driving category performance and team development.

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Responsibilities

The Category Manager is responsible for developing category plans and sourcing strategies, leading sourcing execution, and managing supplier relationships. This role also involves executing buying processes and ensuring compliance with company standards and governance policies.