Category Leader, Senior (NJUS)

NetJets; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NetJets, a leader in private aviation, is seeking a Senior Category Leader to enhance service and cost efficiency through robust supplier management. This mid-senior level role requires developing category strategies for a portfolio with significant supplier spend. The successful candidate will exhibit strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive the procurement process forward within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Life and Accident Insurance

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in global procurement or supplier management.
• Proven track record managing purchasing portfolios in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of business and economic issues.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes global supplier and category strategies.
• Manages key suppliers to meet business objectives.
• Leads procurement processes while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration or Economics

Tools

Program management tools

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Join the NetJets Team

NetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. Discover why NetJets is the ultimate career destination, offering exceptional benefits and growth opportunities.

Join the NetJets Team

NetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. Discover why NetJets is the ultimate career destination, offering exceptional benefits and growth opportunities.

Purpose of Position

The Category Leader, Senior is responsible for the development and execution of global Supplier and Category strategies driving long-term improvements in service, quality, cost, delivery, and innovation, enhancing the competitive and commercial performance of NetJets and its customer base. The Category Leader, Senior manages a complex portfolio across a number of key suppliers with spend in excess of $20M. The Category Leader, Senior executes the relevant Category strategies across the managed portfolio by leading the sourcing process, negotiating with approved suppliers, culminating in a contract that meets the product or service requirements. The Category Leader, Senior manages the commercial and contractual relationships within their portfolio ensuring commercial issues are appropriately and expeditiously resolved. The Category Leader, Senior assists in developing a robust process and governance framework to guide the day-to-day global activities of the Global Procurement group on a consistent basis, and support the continuous improvement initiatives to satisfy the business needs in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and executes the portfolio of Category and Supplier Strategies. Leads the procurement and sourcing processes while maintaining strict compliance with NetJets purchasing systems, processes, and policies. Applies tools, techniques, and processes to develop robust strategies, manage the supplier relationship, and identify areas of improvement and/or corrective actions.
• Manages key suppliers to meet business objectives, partnering with these suppliers to build capabilities that meet the expanding needs of the business through effective service, quality, cost, delivery, and innovation performance.
• Provides input towards the continuous improvement of Global Procurement’s capability development including process development, tool enhancement/deployment, and professional excellence programs of work.
  
  

Note:

It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration or Economics

Certifications and Licenses

Years Of Experience

4-6 years of experience

Core Competencies

Strives for Positive Results

Curiosity

Collaboration

Adaptability

Service-Oriented

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other (KSAOs)

• Proven track record of managing a purchasing portfolio in a global, multi-functional environment, including complex tax, regulatory and industry-specific requirements.
• Solid knowledge of business and economic issues, cost structures and contracts. Deep understanding of the relevant industry, including cost drivers, market dynamics and the competitive landscape.
• Strong analytical and communication skills that can be utilized to influence and drive the decision-making process.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously and maintain tight timelines while meeting targeted savings outcomes.
• Strong conflict management, problem-solving, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Knowledge of program management tools and technique
  
  

How NetJets Supports You

NetJets is proud to provide a variety of attractive benefits to our employees, including many at no cost. Employees have access to no cost options including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, with access to robust networks of nationwide providers. NetJets offers benefits so you can LIVEWELL—a comprehensive package to support your Mind, Body, and Life.Our comprehensive suite of benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Healthcare Advocacy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
• Wellness Programs & Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave of Absence
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (financial protection plans)
• 401(k) plan, with 66% of every dollar you contribute matched by NetJets
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Family & Caregiving Support

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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