Strategic Category Manager @Continental

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Strategic Category Manager *SPS is responsible for the worldwide strategic sourcing in the area of Non Production Material for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) & Office Supplies incl. its subcategories.

This position is reporting to the Head of Global Category SPS* and steers the implementation of the respective Integrated Category Strategy.

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).

Qualifications
 

• Academic degree in business administration, engineering or comparable qualification;
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Purchasing (or similar functions) of large companies with international background, respective material group preferred;
• Experience in project management;
• Knowledge of MS Office tools as well as in SAP R/3 and World Class Sourcing Platforms;
• Very good English language skills written and spoken;
• Affinity for cooperation with people and intercultural competences;
• Negotiating skills, persuasion and communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, driving execution;
• Creativity, reliability, integrity, teamwork, operates with global perspective;
• Willingness to travel worldwide.
   

Additional Information
 

• 13th salary;
• Performance bonus;
• Christmas & Easter bonus;
• Seniority bonus;
• Flexible working time;
• Home office;
• 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.

Benefits

• Performance bonus
• Medical subscription
• Dental subscription
• Medical insurance
• Extra days off
• Flexible work schedule