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JEJet Aviation Management AG

Senior Category Manager(m/w/x)

Basel
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Category strategy and governance for global aviation services. 10+ years procurement experience in manufacturing or aviation required. Professional development, latest technologies, and team events.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years progressive procurement/category management experience in manufacturing or aviation/aerospace
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing category strategies
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • Proven contract management experience
  • In-depth understanding of procurement processes
  • In-depth understanding of supplier quality processes
  • In-depth understanding of logistics processes
  • PMP, CPSM, or equivalent certification preferred
  • Proficiency with ERP systems
  • Proficiency with procurement/category management tools
  • Fluent in English
  • German or French language skills are an asset
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
  • Managing multiple high-value projects concurrently
  • Direct exposure to MRO, RMU, or Completions projects in aviation or aerospace
  • Familiarity with Lean Management
  • Familiarity with aviation regulatory requirements (EASA/FAA)
  • Additional certifications (CIPS, Lean Six Sigma, operational excellence) advantageous
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Customer-centric approach
  • Business mindset
  • Focus on increasing value for end customer
  • Openness to learning and development
  • Receptive to feedback
  • Willingness to take leadership on initiatives
  • Familiarity with negotiation tools (game theory, should-cost modelling) is a plus

Tasks

  • Define and execute category strategies
  • Build category structure and governance
  • Serve as key procurement and category lead
  • Oversee supplier selection and negotiation
  • Prepare business cases with cost analysis
  • Drive category performance for cost, quality, and delivery
  • Conduct market and supplier analysis
  • Influence engineering and production specifications
  • Implement supplier performance improvement plans
  • Monitor and report category KPIs
  • Develop contingency sourcing plans
  • Maintain strong supplier relationships
  • Enhance category management processes
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing
  • Ensure regulatory and policy compliance
  • Lead strategic procurement initiatives
  • Support supplier consolidation and localization
  • Adopt digital procurement tools

Work Experience

  • 10 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Germanis a plus
  • Frenchis a plus

Tools & Technologies

  • SAP
  • ERP systems
  • procurement tools
  • category management tools

Benefits

Learning & Development

  • Professional and personal development opportunities

Diverse Work

  • Working with latest technologies

Informal Culture

  • Motivated and cheerful team

Team Events

  • Team events
  • Social events outside working hours
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