Category Lead - Aviation Sector

agap2 Spain; España; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible compensation

Meal vouchers

Career development plan

Stable position

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Spain is looking for a Category Lead to drive digital transformation in procurement within the aeronautical industry. The ideal candidate will have significant senior-level experience in strategic procurement, focusing on managing procurement activities and relationships in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a full-time contract with several benefits, including career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in strategic procurement/category management.
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Ability to partner with and influence senior leaders and executives.
• Experience managing teams across multiple countries and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage significant procurement spend and develop category plans.
• Ensure digital procurement tools are optimised and aligned with goals.
• Act as the point of contact for senior executives, balancing business needs.
• Manage supplier risk and drive commercial innovation.

Skills

Strategic procurement/category management

Contract negotiation

Senior stakeholder management

Team and project management

Job description

At Agap2, we are currently looking for a Category Lead to join one of our key clients in the aeronautical industry. This is a great opportunity to play a leading role in driving digital transformation within procurement, working in an international and fast‑paced environment.

About the Role:

As a Senior Strategic Procurement Manager, you will act as a bridge between technology and business, ensuring digital tools and processes are effectively implemented and aligned with strategic goals. You will lead procurement activities across a range of categories, developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and supporting global procurement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Category Strategy & Leadership (Core): Lead and manage significant procurement spend. Develop and execute robust 3‑5 year category plans and global sourcing strategies across a portfolio of airlines.
• Digital & Efficiency: Act as a bridge between business needs and technology, ensuring that digital procurement tools are optimised, supported, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Senior Stakeholder Management: Act as the single point of contact for senior executives across various airlines, balancing business needs with robust commercial challenge.
• Value & Risk Management: Lead contract negotiation, manage supplier risk, and drive commercial innovation across the supply base.

Requirements:

• Significant senior‑level experience in strategic procurement/category management within a complex, global organization (e.g., in a fast‑moving or agile business).
• Strong demonstrable expertise in contract negotiation and dispute resolution, along with deep knowledge across the full commodity lifecycle.
• Exceptional ability to partner with and influence Senior Leaders and Executives, aligning diverse views and providing clarity amid ambiguity and change.
• Experience managing teams, stakeholders, or projects across multiple countries and cultures.

What working with us will offer you:

• The chance to take part in challenging projects within a dynamic environment.
• A stable position with a clear career development plan.
• A permanent contract from day one.
• Flexible compensation and meal vouchers, among other benefits.

If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to know more, feel free to apply so we can get in touch, share all the details, and answer any questions you may have.

Agap2 is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to evaluating all applications based on skills, experience, and achievements. We encourage everyone to apply — all candidates will be treated fairly regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting