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Category Manager

Thompson Aero Seating -
Craigavon

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Referral programme
Car scheme

Qualifications

Sourcing
Category management
CIPS
Procurement
Engineering
Supply chain
Change management
Bachelor's degree
Business
Leadership

Full job description

The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership direction for the design of robust Commodity Strategies to support the business goals, lead a global category focal point for the busines and provide industry-leading category management expertise to the business

Responsibilities

Lead the outsourced spend for the specific commodity spend Category, Composites
Build, maintain and manage scaled & critical strategic supplier relationships
Accountability for significant and sustained cost savings for their Category, on an on-going basis
Ensure key input into the overall Make vs Buy strategy, identifying opportunities and synergies both within the supply chain and current Make portfolio
Provide strategic leadership to key business transformation and outsourcing projects and leverage strong project and change management skills to manage complex and high value outsourcing and re-sourcing projects
Drive sustainable and ethical sourcing practices across the organisation. Influencing stakeholders at the highest level within the business unit, suppliers, and customers
Management of strategic sourcing, search, and supplier evaluations; conducting RFPs / tender / commercial negotiation processes
Manage multiple supplier relationships and projects to balance supply chain competition
Secure a global supply base that meets the organisation’s cost and performance targets
Drive continuous improvements for the Category / group of commodities
Negotiate and implement LTAs and subcontracts
Provide insights and recommendations based on analysis, research, industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices

Reward

Competitive salary
Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
37.5 hours per week
Flexi time working
£5,000 employee referral bonus
Health cash plan
Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
Women in Business - Corporate Member
Wellbeing Initiatives
Employee Recognition scheme
Service Awards
Local charity / sponsorship activities
Dedicated employee parking
Discounted Gym membership
Learning and development opportunities
Career progression

Requirements

Essential

>5 years’ experience in Supply Chain / Strategic Procurement within a technology / aerospace company with at least 3 years in composites background
Category Supply Market knowledge
Proven track record of managing strategic sourcing processes and critical supplier relationships and of leading complex sourcing evaluation process and outsourcing
Demonstrated experience influencing senior executives.
Bachelor’s degree ideally in Engineering, Business, Operations, Strategy or related field
Skilled negotiator adept at managing complex negotiations at management level with both external and internal stakeholders
Expertise in delivering change programmes to switch supply base to achieve lower cost / improved performance whilst retaining secure supply
Project and Change management experience with strong leadership and team development

Desirable

Ideally CIPS Master / Advanced Practitioner or equivalent

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 19th July 2026 at 17:00.

For further infomation contact [email protected]

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