Global Category Manager Production Equipment Purchasing Tires (m/f/d) - REF**J

Job DescriptionWe, the Global Purchasing Cluster Production Equipment Purchasing ContiTech & Tires, are looking for a Global Category Manager for Production Equipment Tires (m/f/diverse). In that function you act as a Purchasing Key Account. In close collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders you are responsible to strategically manage the sourcing of the required Production Equipment and to shape our central purchasing organization according to our business needs.In detail your tasks will be:Preparation and execution of high-value, international negotiations for production equipment and related services as worldwide Purchasing Key AccountInterface and Stakeholder Management (External Suppliers, Engineering, Controlling, Legal and (Plant) Management)Supplier ManagementAnalysis of the global supplier marketSupplier evaluation and execution of supplier auditsSelection and development of suppliers, particularly focusing on best-cost suppliersImplementation and execute an intradisciplinary global supplier- and sourcing-strategyClaim and escalation managementContract ManagementPlanning, creation and negotiation of high-value, multi-year frame and joint development contractsCreation and implementation of new cooperation concepts (, volume contracts with call-offs, outsourcing of emergency remote support)Functional management and support of the plant purchasing departments in regard to your area of responsibilitySupport of plant and central functions in the preparation of budgets and capital requestsExecution of make-or-buy decisions or initiation of value engineering projectsQualificationsAcademic Degree (Master) in Economics, Engineering or Natural SciencesLong-term work experience in Strategic Purchasing, Sales or Purchasing related areas as well as a distinct technical understandingExpert in conducting complex negotiationsExcellent communication and intercultural skillsExperience in strategy development as well as strategy implementationA high degree of independence/ownership in acting and decision takingExperience in project management, preferably as project leaderExperience in leadership of teams (functional), international context is preferableUnderstanding of business processes of various industrial enterprisesFluent English skills, German language skills preferable (written and spoken)Willingness to travelProfound MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, OneNote)Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.Additional InformationWe want our employees to do well with us. That's why we offer them not only an exciting job in an international technology group, but also numerous additional offers such as flexible and hybrid working, sabbaticals and other benefits. Salary based on Chemical Industry Tarif / Potential to an out of Tarif salary contract30 day of paid vacation per year Three extra days per year for individual use (called: future value) for tariff employeeAttractive career development opportunities We offer balanced working conditions by doing mobile work, working part time, flexible working time as well as Sabbatical optionsCross-Border mobile work options up to 40 day per year from other EU countriesCompany Pension planAttractive employee benefits with discountsDiverse offers that support a better “work-family” balance ( company childcare places and free emergency care for your children)Discounted access to the Egym Well-Pass for accessing sport facilities across GermanyA highly diverse environment across our locationA new canteen on site with a variety of lunch optionsIf this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values: Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward receiving your application.#Jobdrehscheibe