Strategic Category Manager REC (Repair, Environment and Cleaning)

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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

• The Strategic Category Manager is responsible for the worldwide strategic sourcing of a certain material/service field and its subcategories(e.g. environmental services, integrated facility management and repair and maintenance).
• This position is reporting to the Head of Global Category and steers the implementation of the respective Integrated Category Strategy, including sourcing strategy, tendering projects, benchmark activities, reporting and interface to different stakeholders and responsibility for commercial results and financial KPI's related to the sourcing process.
• The global approach creates an added value for all Business Areas in terms of commercial, logistical and even technical enhancements, i.e. sustainable total cost reduction, support quality initiatives for internal customers, prolongation of payment terms, warranty and liability optimization, ensuring the worldwide availability of materials and services, data transparency and process improvements as well as strengthening of relationship to strategic Business Partners (internally and externally).

• University degree in Economics, Social Sciences or similar.
• Advanced English level.
• Advanced MS Office knowledge.
• More than 5 years of relevant professional experience in Purchasing (or similar functions) in an international environment.
• Advanced experience in project management and working in projects with an international scope / environment.
• Extended experience in conducting negotiations with a global responsibility and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge on purchasing processes (and/or relevant to the field) description and optimization.

• 13th salary;
• Performance bonus;
• Christmas & Easter bonus;
• Seniority bonus;
• Flexible working time;
• Competitive salaries & benefits;
• Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, 24/7 Helpline with Psychologists etc.);
• Different discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.);
• Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara Residents;
• Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas);
• International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities.

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