Global Category Manager (m/f/d)
Tvoji zadaci
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.
Tvoj profil
- 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.
Naša ponuda
- 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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O nama
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