Your responsibilities :
- Develop, implement, and monitor the global category strategy
- Provide guidance to the Category Buyers and support them in achieving defined goals
- Define targets for negotiations
- Responsible for global contract negotiations
- Leading the category team functionally and strengthen the category network within the FUCHS group
- Analyzing and optimizing suppliers as well as raw materials portfolios and derive appropriate measures
- Managing suppliers strategically
Qualifications we are looking for :
Completed studies with a focus on business, industrial engineering or chemistryExperience in strategic procurement / category management in a regional or global set-up or in a similar position like B2B Sales, ideally in the automotive industryHigh sense of responsibility and ability to work independentlyGoal-oriented way of working with strong strategic thinking skillsCollaborative personality with excellent communication skills and persuasiveness through different hierarchical levels to balance different interests in global matrix organizationsProactive, determined, structured and solution-oriented approach to workBusiness fluent in German and English and willingness to travel internationallyThese are your benefits :
An interesting working environment in a dynamic, worldwide operating companyA secure future perspective and a good work-life balance as well as individual further education opportunities and trainingA very good working atmosphere with flat hierarchiesOpportunities to participate in various health and fitness activities, such as health days, sports groups and cooperation with fitness studios