Sr. Manager - Category Management Electronics
EDGE
Date: 1 day ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Job Summary:
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking Supply Chain team as the Senior Manager Category Management – Electronics. This strategic role is pivotal in shaping and executing the strategy for electronics and printed circuit boards, driving value creation, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience. You will forge long-term supplier partnerships and collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement with business goals What You Will Do: Commodity Strategy & Execution
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking Supply Chain team as the Senior Manager Category Management – Electronics. This strategic role is pivotal in shaping and executing the strategy for electronics and printed circuit boards, driving value creation, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience. You will forge long-term supplier partnerships and collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement with business goals What You Will Do: Commodity Strategy & Execution
- Develop and implement a robust commodity strategy that delivers cost savings, mitigates risk, and supports business growth.
- Analyze global market trends, supplier landscapes, and economic indicators to inform strategic decisions.
- Translate strategic plans into operational outcomes with measurable impact.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Supply Chain professionals across strategic sourcing and P2P processes.
- Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Support broader business initiatives led by the Commodity Director.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Oversee end-to-end sourcing: supplier selection, RFx, contract negotiation, and framework agreements.
- Align procurement activities with program milestones and customer commitments.
- Implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools: scorecards, performance reviews, QBRs, and resilience plans.
- Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Finance, Facilities, and Operations to ensure strategic alignment.
- Influence cross-functional teams and drive change across the organization.
- Collaborate with SCM Program Managers to monitor procurement performance and socialize results within IPTs.
- Define and track KPIs to measure commodity strategy effectiveness and team performance.
- Report regularly to senior leadership on achievements, risks, and improvement areas.
- Proactively manage supply chain risks using Kraljic methods and supplier risk registers.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration.
- Having an engineering degree is preferred
- Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) preferred.
- 10+ years in senior procurement roles with a focus on strategic sourcing and commodity management.
- Aerospace/Defense industry experience highly desirable.
- Proven success in Electronics and PCB environments.
- Strong grasp of Export Control (EAR), INCOTERMS, and international logistics.
- Expertise in contract law, negotiation strategies, and supplier engagement.
- Proficiency in SAP and SAP Ariba; MRP and ERP systems.
- Excellent analytical, presentation, and conflict resolution skills.
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