Senior Category Manager
Core
Develop and execute end-to-end procurement strategies for the Valo eVTOL aircraft programme, identifying strategic supply chain partners and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Aerospace Procurement)
Builds
Strategic supply chain partnerships for electric aviation aircraft components
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Aviation (eVTOL)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
aerospace procurement, supplier selection, complex contract negotiation, market research, supply chain risk management, project management, global stakeholder management
Preferred skills
CIPS qualification, technical understanding of aircraft programmes, analytical ability
Technologies
RFI, RFP
Responsibilities
Develop and execute end-to-end procurement strategies for the Valo programme; Research the market and lead sourcing and supplier-selection activities; Lead the negotiation of complex, long-term and high-value commercial agreements; Manage the contracting process from initial Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs); Build strong partnerships with key suppliers and actively manage their performance; Identify and mitigate commercial and supply-chain risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
