Full-Time Strategic Category Manager Packaging & Labeling

The Strategic Category Manager Packaging & Labeling is responsible for the worldwide strategic sourcing in the area of Packaging & Labeling and its subcategories for the Tire Group Sector and affiliated companies.

Reporting to: Head of Global Category Packaging & Labeling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Steers the implementation of the respective Category Strategy.
• Creates added value for all Business Areas (commercial, logistical, technical enhancements).
• Drives sustainable total cost reduction, supports quality initiatives, optimizes payment terms, warranty, and liability.
• Ensures worldwide availability of materials & services.
• Improves data transparency & processes.
• Strengthens relationships with strategic Business Partners.
• Acts as interface and represents Continental & Purchasing Community interests towards internal & external stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Plants, Suppliers).
• Develops & sustains supplier strategy.
• Performs annual & regular negotiations to improve cost situation.
• Drives improvement in Total Cost of Ownership programs.
• Analyzes global supplier market & conducts benchmark analysis.
• Drives make-or-buy scenarios, optimizes bundling effects, & initiates Value-Engineering projects.
• Conducts complaint & claim negotiations.
• Leads or participates in projects relevant to the owned category or within the purchasing organization.

Qualifications:

• Academic degree: Economics, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience: Several years in Purchasing (or similar functions) in an international environment.
• Skills: MS Office 365, other relevant tools, Fluent English (written & oral), other languages beneficial.
• Experience: Advanced in project management and working in international projects.
• Experience: Conducting negotiations with global responsibility.
• Knowledge of purchasing process description & optimization.
• High degree of international & intercultural competency.

Benefits:

• 13th salary
• Performance bonus
• Christmas & Easter bonus
• Seniority bonus
• Flexible working time
• Competitive salaries & benefits
• Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health & Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, 24/7 Helpline)
• Discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping)
• Relocation bonus (non-Timișoara residents)
• Professional development
• International work environment & travel opportunities

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