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Category Manager Aero technical
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Category Manager – Aero technical
As Category Manager you will ensure to optimize and manage a Category within the Aero technical area. The contracts in this category have a high turnover and are long term.
It is essential to work with continuous improvements within the Category according to SAS supplier relationship process.
This cross-functional position will require participation in many forums together with the technical departments, SAS Fleet management and Product & Services. You will contribute in strengthening SAS competitiveness and profitability by minimizing total cost and managing business risk for externally purchased goods and services, while securing the right quality and delivery focusing on sustainability.
The Strategic Sourcing organization has 36 employees and is located at SAS Head Office at Frösundavik in Solna, outside Stockholm. The organization is divided into 4 main departments.
Example of responsibility
* Drive and secure that the category plan is developed yearly in collaboration with relevant Business Units
* Execute on the Category plan to reach agreed targets and savings
* Lead and perform sourcing events
* Negotiate and finalize agreements
* In cooperation with the Contract departments secure supplier and sourcing related issues within the defined area
* Develop Category strategies and make sure these strategies are aligned with the Business Unit strategy, business plans and updated annually
* Secure in cooperation with relevant stakeholders that Contract Management/Supplier relationship activities are carried out in accordance with SAS Group Supplier Governance standards
Experience and background
* A Master Degree in Engineering, Business Management or equivalent
* Preferably 5 years of experience of strategic sourcing
* Experience from aircraft sector is a big advantage
* Experience from stakeholder management
As a person you have great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with people on every level in a matrix organization. You have a strong drive and commitment to create results.
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For further information, please contact:
Niclas Helmfrid by
Deadline for application is the 11th of March 2019.
Please send your application through our applicant tracking system by using the apply button. We ask you to respect that we will not handle applications submitted via email.
This position includes great opportunities and exciting challenges.
Is this you? If so, come fly with us!
What we offer?
Our employees are valued as our most important resource. To help you as an employee to reach your full potential, we focus on leadership and goal orientated team collaboration. Our ambition is to ensure the right conditions for continuous development of our business and our employees. We want you to grow and develop in your daily assignments, and to gain experience and knowledge to be able to seek new roles and opportunities within SAS.
About our Office
Frösundavik is a great place to work. There is a gym, restaurant, café and a variety of services to make your life easier. It’s located in a green area of Solna and close to Hagaparken and Brunnsviken. There’s a non-stop bus connection from the Central Station to Frösunda and commuter trains to/from Solna Station. Of course, cycling is another option and many of us enjoy the scenic route to the office every day.
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