Category Purchaser

The Regional Category Purchaser is responsible for the development and implementation of the Regional Strategy for the following NPM (Non-Production Materials) Cluster Corporate Services & IT, and will contribute toward global initiatives which drive added value for Vitesco Technologies in terms of commercial, logistical and technical enhancements, while strengthening the relationships to strategic Business Partners (internal and external).

Tasks:

o PURCHASING STRATEGY: Support the implementation of the Global Purchasing Strategy to the Regional level. Develop, maintain, align, communicate and implement Regional Purchasing Strategies (Category Strategy Papers, CSP) in alignment with all respective stakeholders*

o POOLING & STRATEGIC SUPPLIER PANEL: Drive the Execution of Market Intelligence studies and ensure the ideal balance of Competition and Pooling through e.g. supplier reduction and implementation of strategic suppliers to achieve a maximum cost reduction contribution and best possible synergy effects

o SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Identify, develop and promote Global and Regional Strategic Suppliers based on SRM requirements and considering the CSP definitions. Conduct Strategic Supplier Meetings to realize further benefits toward service level and customer expectations.

o CONTRACTS: Manage and develop the number of favorable Price and Framework Agreements in legal, logistical, commercial and technical terms (Requirement Books, Specifications, Standards) in close alignment with stakeholders, and steer the implementation

o SOURCING PROJECTS: Support global sourcing projects as well as Lead and initiate tenders for Regional Projects in cooperation with the respective stakeholders*

o KPI's: Track & Drive results of relevant KPI?s for responsible Cluster(s) according the Global Target & KPI settings

o COMPLIANCE: Ensure Compliance with Business Partner Code of Conduct and Vitesco Technologies Code of Conduct

Requirements:

o Academic degree in business administration, engineering or comparable qualification

o Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in Purchasing, respective material group preferred

o Leadership abilities/experience preferred

o Knowledge of MS Office tools as well as in SAP R/3 and World Class Sourcing Platforms

o English & German language skills written and spoken; regional languages preferred

o Affinity for cooperation with people and intercultural competences

o Strong negotiating skills, persuasion and communication skills

o Ability to work under pressure, driving execution

o Creativity, reliability, integrity, teamwork, operates with global perspective

o Willingness to travel

We are Passionate about:

• Bringing in our expertise to drive results through our Integration Program in a professional & dynamic team;
• Fostering a company culture that stand by our employees through our medical subscription plans: medical insurance, life insurance, 1000 RON net/Year for dental services.

We are Pioneering about:

• Sustainability, which is at the core of our mission to power clean mobility;
• The key scope of our business which is electrification in the automotive industry;
• We want you to have the opportunity to work wherever is best for you:
  • Our "Mobile Work Policy" gives our employees the opportunity to achieve the best possible balance between work and their private life.

We are Partnering about:

• Believing in good pay for good performance by offering:
  • Competitive salaries based on performance, commitment and results;
  • 13th Salary;
  • 40 RON/net meal tickets.
• Building an empowering working environment through our Mentorship Program ensured by experienced colleagues for a period of 6 months;
• Cross-moving, which allows you to follow your desired professional path and align your future career with our product diversity;
• Encouraging our employees to pursue their interests, skills, experiences and talents and we support them by: Bookster subscription, 7Card, gym memberships, discounts to our partners, trainings, growing number of vacation days, referral bonuses.

#LI-Hybrid, #LI-SS1

Working Time: Full time

Your Contact Partner: Sebastian Stana