Continental
Manufacturing
GermanSpeakingStrategicCategoryManager
“German Speaking Strategic Category Manager at Continental. Skills: Category management, Procurement, Supplier management. Develop supplier relationships. Manage supplier relationships”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive value creation; Ensure alignment across markets
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving oriented
Willingness to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Min. 3+ years purchasing experience, Min. 3+ years category management experience, Experience in multinational setting, Fluent English skills, Fluent German skills, German language B2 minimum
Nice to Have
Experience in non-trading goods, Experience in non-production materials, Experience in Trade business
What You'll Do.
Develop supplier relationships
Manage supplier relationships
Manage cross-market sourcing
Manage contract negotiations
Manage contract management
Establish stakeholder management
Reflect regional requirements
Identify cost-saving initiatives
Improve procurement processes
Collaborate with buyers
Collaborate with Tires PU
Ensure aligned procurement
Lead purchase-to-pay process
Optimize purchase-to-pay process
Ensure data integrity
Ensure system integration
Support strategy development
Support strategy execution
Shape European procurement strategy
Implement European procurement strategy
Develop target concepts
Develop operational measures
Ensure compliance with policies
Ensure compliance with procedures
Ensure compliance with regulations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-market sourcing; Regional/local buyers; Tires PU organization
Communication Scope
Intensive communication
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