Strategic Category Specialist in Purchasing

▪ Execute the purchasing process for indirect materials in the area of IT products & services.

▪ Act as interface and represent the interests of Continental and the Purchasing Community towards all internal and external stakeholders.

▪ Understands the business and purchasing strategy to derive actions for own managed category

▪ Guide, support and train local and central stakeholders to execute with the right tools, methods and processes

▪ Develop and sustain (supplier) strategy for respective integrated category in alignment with all relevant stakeholders and supervisors and in compliance with all relevant purchasing processes, guidelines and procedures

'▪ Understand multiple data management systems and manage data analytics for the respective integrated category (identify spend profile and concentration, estimate / predict demand etc)

▪ Turns strategy into concrete actions and tangible goals as well as defining, monitoring and reporting relevant KPIs to track progress where applicable

▪ Ensures stakeholder satisfaction through transparent and early communication / involvement

▪Analysis of the global supplier market and conduction of benchmark analysis to derive actions for the global supplier portfolio

▪ Performs annual and regular negotiations to constantly improve the cost situation for respective integrated category, actively drives improvement or Total Cost of Ownership programs with suppliers

▪ Ensure Compliance with Business Partner Code of Conduct, Continental Ethics and Values and all Corporate Guidelines

• Completed Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Administration
• Proven experience in category management, project management or related roles.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Knowledge in IT products and services
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience and Knowledge in cost structures (Cost breakdown, cost transparency, etc.)
• Experience with SAP system
• Advanced English & Spanish

Hybrid Model 

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.