Indirect Category Expert

Webasto is looking for:

Responsibilities:

• This job is responsible for developing, implementing and executing SubCategory/Commodity Strategies on complex subjects with a relevant spend in a mainly regional environment.
• It is repsonsible for all related purchasing tasks and of achieving its performance targets. Within the defined area it is using global processes, standards and tools and drives the improvement of these to ensure success of the related organization.
• Develops, aligns and executes Sub-Category Strategy in a mainly regional environment with complex tasks and relevant spent
• Handles responsibly all relevant purchasing processes (e.g. panel definition, pricing analysis, negotiation and contracting, sourcing committee, escalation) including alignment with relevant stakeholders
• Ensures achievement of targets
• Ensures usage of processes, tools and methods (e.g. SC, SDM, CBD) and drive continuous improvement of these
• Handles trainings, knowledge and know-how transfer
• Manage and develop cooperation with internal stakeholders with regions, functions and business units

Competencies:

• Formal Education: University degree Business/technical studies
• Work Experience: ~5 years
• Leadership Experience: Not required
• Foreign Language: English
• Very good understanding of technical and business affairs
• Strong affinity to financials/numbers, strong negotiation skills, communication skills, confident appearance
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills
• Knowledge in relation to dedicated tasks (Sub-Categories)
• Strong cost awareness, good communication and intercultural skills and assertiveness

A Plus in benefits

With us, you can receive a package of numerous benefits—including flexible working hours, meal tickets, medical insurance for you and your family, development programs, foreign language courses, Christmas and Easter bonuses.