Regional Category Manager | Caledonian Sleeper Dubai

1 month ago


dubai, United Arab Emirates Caledonian Sleeper Full time
Regional Category Manager | Caledonian Sleeper DubaiCaledonian Sleeper is a Train Operating Company, but not how you know it. Fall asleep in serene comfort and wake up in another city. Calling at London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fort William, Inverness, Aberdeen and 42 other stations inbetween, 6 nights a weekWe are a multinational organisation with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public servicesto fulfil our purpose to impact a better future by “Bringing National Visions to Life”.Regional Category Manager | Caledonian Sleeper Dubai | Apply NowKey AccountabilitiesAccountable for category management of the Middle East spend categories within the region from strategy creation through to the delivery of business outcomes and performance targets including in-year and annualised savings targets as agreed through the planning processWork with the group heads of categories to agree where regional spend should be managed under a global category strategy and where category strategy will be defined regionallyCreate and continually review comprehensive and forward-looking regional category strategies and plans to deliver results and year-on-year continuous improvement in cost, service, innovation and risk for the categories, applying strategic thinking whilst ensuring that local business and supply market requirements are understood and supportedEducate and influence key stakeholders to support category strategy development, endorse recommended category strategies, support implementation and agree how benefits will be capturedLeverage one’s own category and market expertise and that of Serco colleagues, Procurement Business Partners and key stakeholders to support Serco in optimising value, managing demand and mitigating risk from the third-party supply base for the Middle East send categoriesCollaborate with key stakeholders and Procurement colleagues to capture business requirements and support the creation, implementation and management of comprehensive regional category strategies for all procurement categories spend including but not limited to: corporate services, fire & rescue services, FM, manpower (or input to global strategies), and that recognise and support Serco’s corporate objectives and local market requirementsContribute to the global categories community of practice and encourage and support other regional team members to participate in other category communities of practiceTranslate category strategies into a clear and prioritised pipeline of sourcing projects for execution by the regional Sourcing & Category Management teamLead delivery of complex and/or higher value sourcing and continuous improvement projects with the support of Buyers or working on one’s ownOversee and manage the creation of the regional Procurement pipeline with input from Business Partners, Senior Buyers, Buyers and stakeholdersDriving sustainable value from key supplier relationships and ensuring that benefits are recognised by key stakeholders to allow benefit deliverySpecific RequirementsEssential technical and professional skills, knowledge and qualifications
Graduate calibre with a Bachelor’s degreePost-graduate qualification (e.g. MSc/MBA) or a professional qualification such as MCIPS is desirable but not essentialAt least 3 years’ experience in a category management roleWill have worked in a complex changing environment with demanding business objectives in a competitive market sectorDemonstrates a consistent track record of delivery within large and complex Procurement organisationsWill have a track record of category and supplier management, effecting change and continuous improvement through creation and implementation of innovative category strategies and building of effective supplier relationshipsHas strong relevant category, market and supplier knowledge in the region (including but not limited to: corporate services, manpower, FM, fire & rescue services)Has a strategic mindset while being flexible to local differences and creative to encourage and seek innovative approachesDemonstrates track record of developing and maintaining strong senior stakeholder relationshipsWhat’s in it for you?At Serco, Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do, And We Believe In Fairly Compensating Our Colleagues For The Value They Bring To Our Organization. We Are Proud To Offer a Total Reward Package At Serco Which IncludesCompetitive monthly pay and allowances that are commensurate with the role and industry standardsComprehensive medical insurance coverage and life insurance, so our employees can feel secure in their health and financial wellbeingWe recognize the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer competitive leave benefits that exceed industry standardsWe offer an annual airfare allowance to support our expat colleagues to stay in touch and visit their loved onesWe pride ourselves on providing a supportive work environment where we foster a positive Safety-First cultureWe care deeply about our colleagues’ wellbeing and offer access to wellbeing programs and platforms to support their physical, mental, and emotional health.As a global organization, we offer a vast array of career paths for our employees to choose from. The scale and breadth of our organization provides our colleagues with opportunities for growth and variety in their career path, both regionally and globally.Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity – apply now at dubaiofferz.com
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