Category Manager - Indirect

## Synopsis\n\nThis purpose of the role is to manage the Indirect category 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 \u0026compliance requirements. In addition, liaise with business users to review and challenge work scopes/specifications bringing commercial perspectives on supply market standards and benchmarks.\n\nResponsible 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 \u0026 delivers high value/complex projects.\n\n## Accountabilities\n\n\u2022 Plan, deliver \u0026 update Category Strategies, including demand \u0026 supply market analysis, market innovation opportunities, Local Content targets, savings targets \u0026 best commercial approaches \n\u2022 Develop \u0026 maintain Category \u0026 Sub-Category level Demand Plans, ensuring a \u2018handshake\u2019 with relevant end users, monitor \u0026 update plans to track expiring contracts \u0026 new requirements \n\u2022 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 \n\u2022 Develop \u0026 apply Negotiation Strategies \u0026 commercial discussions to extract best value \n\u2022 Liaise daily with Procurement Operations Team to monitor ongoing planning and execution of sourcing transactions \n\u2022 Take leading role in key aspects of high value sourcing transactions (eg complex scopes work, complex negotiations) \n\u2022 Ensure Contract Documentation and systems records are accurate, fully reflect all relevant work scopes and commercial terms, utilizing standard contract types where possible \n\u2022 Lead effective Supplier Relationship Management for strategic vendors and support the business in Contract Performance Management \n\u2022 Liaise with Procurement Operations Teams, supporting the development of the Procurement Operations Teams, guiding and supporting capability development to enhance category expertise\n\n## Education \u0026 Experience\n\n * Degree level qualification preferred, CIPS or other relevant professional qualification/certification/membership desirable \n * At least 5 years relevant experience in the Category, or overall functional experience in Procurement roles including Category Management activity\n * Excellent communication and stakeholder management expeirence\n\n\n\nAbout Etihad Airways\n\nEtihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world\u2019s 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\u2019s codeshare partners, Etihad\u2019s 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. All this ties into Etihad\u2019s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!\n\nTo learn more, visit etihad.com\n\nRecruitment Fraud Alert\n\nBeware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent.\n