Global Category Manager (m/f/d) - Raw Materials

Category Strategy:

Build up and maintain portfolio strategy in line with the BA needs and define a well balanced portfolio to minimize risk, to ensure flexibility, to get an advantage position on the supplier market.
Define, deliver and update a Sourcing List.
Identify and onboard 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 at the Category Supplier
To negotiate and maintain necessary global contracts
To support Advance Purchasing with complex / difficult negotiations
Manage suppliers in representation of the BA

Escalation Support:

Support Region Purchasing for Quality, Supply and Commercial escalation
Trouble shooting: Support the plants as next escalation level in case of supply problems (quality or delivery)

Reporting:

Share market situation with stakeholders
To report Categories performance in regular base
Forecast expected price development

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Bachelor degree; in exceptional cases an equivalent professional experience
At least several years in Purchasing, thereof a few years in automotive
Strong Purchasing Portfolio Handling (Strategy, Supplier List, Market Know How, Portfolio Analysis, Forecast) & Contracting
Negotiation experience : RFQ, Offer analyze 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
Several years exposure to international business
Experience of living abroad is a plus
Fluent English and good German language skills is a plus (written and spoken)
Business trip to be expected (up to 30% of working time max)

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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

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