Global Category Lead ContiTech Information Technology CTBC

Timişoara - Romania

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As Global Category Lead Information Technology (m/f/d) you will be responsible for the worldwide strategic procurement of IT solutions and services across all ContiTech Business Areas. You will report directly and functionally to the Head of Global Cluster Infrastructure and play a key role in shaping and implementing the global IT purchasing strategy.

Your Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

Technical and functional leadership of a global team in line with Continentals Leadership Principles

Definition and tracking of objectives and performance targets

Support and development of team members to ensure motivation and success

Guidance in complex cases to ensure team effectiveness

Stakeholder Partnership

Act as a key interface between internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Engineering Plants Suppliers)

Translate business and purchasing strategies into actionable plans

Train and support stakeholders in using the right tools methods and processes

Category Management

Manage an annual spend of category IT

Develop and implement supplier strategies in alignment with stakeholders and corporate guidelines

Analyze data and manage category-related KPIs to track progress

Ensure stakeholder satisfaction through transparent communication

Supplier Relationship Management

Conduct global supplier market analysis and benchmarking

Maintain strategic supplier relationships and lead strategic supplier meetings

Drive supplier evaluations and development programs

Lead negotiations and cost optimization initiatives

Ensure supplier compliance with Continentals Business Partner Code of Conduct and Responsible Value Chain standards

Sourcing & Contract Management

Independently conduct international negotiations and supplier decisions in line with internal policies

Drive make-or-buy decisions and value engineering initiatives

Manage strategic complaint and claim negotiations

Oversee contract lifecycle management to ensure operational and financial success

Ensure full compliance with Continentals ethics values and corporate guidelines

Qualifications :

University degree in economics engineering or a comparable qualification

Strong proficiency in MS Office 365 and relevant procurement tools

Fluent English skills (written and spoken); additional languages (e.g. German Spanish) are a plus

Several years of professional experience in purchasing or related fields in an international environment

Proven project management experience in global settings

Strong negotiation skills and intercultural competence

Additional Information :

We offer:

The 13-th salary Paid once a year in December;
Meal tickets - With a value of 40 Ron;
Hybrid schedule Work-life balance is important so we offer a flexible schedule. Please agree on this with your superior;
Private Health Insurance Health is the most important so we offer you a medical subscription through Signal Iduna;
Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and at the same time to get the chance to receive a bonus;
Bookster Feed your body and your mind. You can borrow books and youll receive them at the office;
Sports benefits- Its important to stay active so we offer you the 7Card;
Discounts at our partners We collaborate with different vendors and we receive discounts for various products/ services like rubbers restaurants kindergartens etc;
System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that gives you the opportunity to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (this is established by the CIM team according to your improvement idea);
Happy days If you or your child is getting married or you become a parent you receive some extra free days;
Life events celebration - If your family is growing we praise your newborn with a bonus;
Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case by-case basis);
Extra vacation days You begin with 22 vacation days/year and starting with the 3rd year with us we offer you 1 more day of vacation and afterward from 2 to 2 years youll get one more extra day (the maximum you can achieve is 27);
Transport from the Timisoara area You can choose to come with the bus provided by the company if youll work from the plant location/office;
Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company;
Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who where or what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and a variety of languages are spoken in our company.

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Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time