Global Category Manager (m/f/d)

CATEGORY STRATEGY :

• Build up and maintain a portfolio strategy in line with the BA needs and define a well-balanced; portfolio to minimize risk, to ensure flexibility, and to get an advantageous position on the supplier market;
• Define, deliver, and update a Sourcing List;
• Identify and on-board new potential suppliers where the need is identified;
• Identify any value improvement activities and steer implementation;
• To present and align the strategies with BA stakeholders;

COMMERCIAL:

• To handle all negotiations with the Category Supplier; 
• To negotiate and maintain necessary global contracts;
• To support Advance Purchasing with complex/difficult negotiations;
• Manage suppliers in the representation of the BA;
   

ESCALATION SUPPORT:

• Support Region Purchasing for Quality, Supply, and Commercial escalation;
• Conduct a Market Survey for the category Investment in his/her Region;
• Troubleshooting: Support the plants as the next escalation level in case of supply problems (quality or delivery);
   

REPORTING:

• Share the market situation with stakeholders;
• To report the Categories' performance on a regular basis;
• Forecast expected price development.

• Bachelor's degree; in exceptional cases, an equivalent professional experience;
• At least 3 years in Purchasing, at least 1 year in automotive;
• Strong Purchasing Portfolio Handling (Strategy, Supplier List, Market Know How, Portfolio Analysis, Forecast) & Contractualization;
• Negotiation experience: RFQ, Offer analysis and comparison, Negotiation;
• Risk Management Claim, Finance, Legal;
• Ability to work within a remote team; 
• Project Management experience is a plus;
• Functional or project leadership experience is a plus; 
• At least 3 years of exposure to international business; 
• Experience of living abroad is a plus;
• Willingness to travel about 30% of the time.

• Compensation package - 14th salaries plus performance bonus
• Lunch Allowance - in line with local regulation
• Flexibility - Flexible schedule, hybrid work.
• Home-Office - Employees received 1,00€ net for each Home-Office day, paid monthly.
• Work Abroad - Possibility to work abroad within the EU for 20+20 days per year (two different countries).
• Vacation days - 22 days per year + 3 extra days the following year (considering absenteeism). Seniority days added starting from 3 years in the company.
• Referral Bonus - A bonus of 500€ or 750€ (depending on the seniority of the candidate) is paid for each referral. 

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About the Company - OESL

Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) is emerging as a stand-alone global leader in the automotive sector, with over 17,000 employees and €2 billion in annual sales. Operating in 15 countries across 35 locations, including technology centers, OESL will build on Continental’s rich legacy to deliver high-quality parts to major OEMs and commercial vehicle customers worldwide. 

Why Join OESL ?

• Greater Impact: Take part in shaping the future of a dynamic  organization, with the opportunity to bring ideas to life and reap significant professional rewards
• Growth and Innovation: Work in a fast-moving, environment that encourages innovation and offers opportunities for continuous growth and expanding your skill set 
• Creative Space: Experience the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up culture within a global organization, enjoying both the creative freedom and the responsibility needed to thrive in modern working environments
• Tight-Knit Team: Join a highly collaborative team where individuals have the power to shape their work, make meaningful contributions, and drive collective success