Category Management Specialist

4 days ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Etihad Full time
Job Overview

As a Category Officer at Etihad, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient execution of all processes and systems related to sourcing and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support Category Managers with sourcing execution activities throughout the lifecycle, including requirements definition, RFI/RFP, award, contracts, and related tasks.
  • Perform tactical and low-value procurement, setting up and utilizing self-service channels, sourcing via P-Cards and Managed Catalogues, and guided buying from Master Service agreements.
  • Deliver end-to-end procurement operations, administration, and support, aligning with PSM policies, processes, and governance, including contract administration and document management.
  • Efficiently convert Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders.
  • Post-contract administration, including contract consumption tracking and reporting, capturing Contract/Supplier performance for Insights and Category Managers.
  • Liaise with Accounts Payable to address payment issues.
Education & Experience

A diploma-level qualification and awareness of relevant aviation and/or indirect categories are required. A minimum of 3 years of Procurement Operations and Sourcing experience is preferred, along with experience in P2P and tools like SAP and Ariba.


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