Category Manager Travel, Cont Labor & HR Services

Location: Orlando, United States of America In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. When you rely on airlines to connect you in flight, you rely on Thales. In an increasingly fast paced world, we make the unpredictable, predictable by connecting and entertain passengers to make your life better. Combining a diversity of talents, we master the decisive moments that matter to passengers and airlines. Whatever it takes. Category Manager Orlando, FL/ Austin, TX / Irvine, CA / Arlington, VA – Hybrid Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future. Position Summary The Category Manager is in charge of one or several procurement categories and/or sub-categories for the entire region (NORAM & LATAM) in which they operate. This position is specifically for General Expenses with experience in , Travel, Events, Contingent Labor, etc. Key Areas of Responsibility Define, in close collaboration with the Global Business units (GBUs) / Business Lines (BLs) and Global Category Managers (GCMs), the procurement strategy for the Travel, Events, Contingent Labor & HR Services (C10) category and ensure their strategy is enforced and meets entities’ / countries' requirements. Responsible and accountable for selecting suppliers and managing supplier relationships in order to guarantee that the level of performance (such as Quality, Price and Timing) meet the requirements of the businesses and the best interests of the GBUs. Cover the entire region and as such requires an excellent view of the organization as well as a strong ability to interact with many stakeholders while maintaining a clear regional strategy. Permanently develop and enrich the regional strategy for the C10, Travel, Events, Contingent Labor & HR Services category short, mid and long term, based on entities' needs Organize competitions, assess and select best suppliers for the category, in close collaboration with entities / regions and with regular feedback loops Negotiate contracts and own the relationship with the suppliers for the category Assess and manage suppliers' risks Key Performance Indicators for the position are: Annual volume of purchases within the category Number of suppliers for the given category Price reduction and T&C's negotiated Category operational performance (on-time delivery, quality, supply risk assessment KPI...) Supplier's cost of non-quality % of commitments with suppliers in the strategy Impact: The Category Manager is in charge of the procurement portfolio of C10, Travel, Events, Contingent Labor & HR Services category for the entire region, building best balance between business requirements, expected performance and group interests. He/she hence has a regional impact on the category he/she is in charge of, and should be able to foster the evolution of their procurement portfolio within their perimeter, to ensure products are more competitive. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 or more years of experience in Procurement or a combination of education and / or relevant experience as equivalency. At least 5 years of strategic sourcing and category/commodity management experience, and leading P3 sourcing projects greater than $300k spend and High Risk Manager is a primary responsible to identify, negotiate and award contracts; manage risks and conflicts; monitor performance and enforce service level Have a foundational knowledge of the regional market for the Travel, Contingent Labor and HR Services (C10) category Knowledge of value analysis methods Prior experience evaluati…

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