Senior Category Manager (Optical Glass Category)
Der Continental-Unternehmensbereich Automotive wird zu AUMOVIO. Mit ~93.000 Mitarbeitenden weltweit und einem Umsatz von ~20 Milliarden Euro stehen wir am Beginn einer spannenden neuen Ära – und Sie können von Anfang an dabei sein!
Diese Position bietet Ihnen die einmalige Gelegenheit, aktiv an der Entstehung von AUMOVIO mitzuwirken, unsere Kultur von Beginn an mitzugestalten und die Mobilität der Zukunft entscheidend zu prägen. Sind Sie bereit, mit uns ein neues, aufregendes Kapitel aufzuschlagen?
Ihre Aufgaben
- Develop and implement category strategies aligned with organizational goals and market trends
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance
- Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms and conditions
- Analyze market data, industry trends, and internal metrics to inform decision-making and strategy development
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement in category management
- Oversee and mentor junior category managers, fostering a high-performance team culture
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks within assigned categories Present category performance reports and recommendations to senior leadership
- Drive sustainability initiatives within assigned categories, aligning with company ESG goals
Ihr Profil
- University degree in Economics/Technical Studies, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience in category management or strategic sourcing, preferably in the consumer goods industry
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful category strategies
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP system
- Advanced project management and crossfunctional team leadership abilities
- In-depth knowledge of global supply chain management and automotive industry trends
- Experience with market analysis and pricing strategies in the automotive sector
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Fluency in English
Unser Angebot
Ready to take your career to the next level and join us at the start of something extraordinary? Apply now to become a part of AUMOVIO and drive the future mobility together with us!