Purchasing Global Category Manager

We are searching for a Category Manager, responsible for the management of the portfolio category(ies), define related strategies in line with the business area orientation and the internal needs, execute implementation and for the management of the business related to the Category.

Responsibilities

Category Strategy

▪ Define and maintain portfolio strategy in line with OESL 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.
▪ Share supplier gap with SSD (Strategical sourcing department) and align with them on priorities and criterias for potential new suppliers
▪ Identify  saving potentials and ensure its execution
▪ Present and align the strategies with OESL stakeholders

Commercial

▪ Handle all negotiations of defined scope of responsibilities
▪ Negotiate and maintain necessary contracts
▪ Support Advance Purchasing with complex / difficult negotiations
▪ Be the official interface of OESL toward the supplier

Reporting

▪ Share market situation with stakeholders
▪ Forecast expected price development
▪ Report Categories performance in regular base

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Qualifications

• Bachelor degree; in exceptional cases an equivalent professional experience;
• At least 3 years in Purchasing, at least 1 in automotive;
• Project Management experience is a plus;
• Exposure to International Business

About Us

We develop and manufacture solutions that sit at the core of passenger and commercial vehicle systems. Rooted in decades of automotive expertise, our solutions enhance safety, performance, efficiency and driver comfort.
Originating from Continental’s former Original Equipment Solutions business area, we combine proven engineering and manufacturing capabilities with a forward-looking mindset and a strong global footprint to create lasting value for customers and partners worldwide.
Our core business includes solutions for thermal management, emission reduction, sealing and anti-vibration applications. Across all drivetrain technologies, these solutions support critical vehicle functions and deliver reliable performance under demanding conditions. Building on our engineering, multi-material and manufacturing expertise, we are also expanding into selected industrial applications and further strengthening our compound engineering capabilities.