Job DescriptionMissions and Purpose of this positionONE ContiTech – The first choice for material driven solutions.Are you interested in shaping the future of ContiTech together with a great team?Please join us and contribute to our goals with your new role as EMEA Category Manager for IT within [email protected] EMEA Category Manager for IT is responsible for all regional / global tactical purchasing activities in the area of above mentioned Services.The regional / global category approach creates a mutual added Value for all internal Customers in terms of commercial, logistical and processual Enhancements by providing Expertise and Best Practices around the needs of the internal Customers as well as strengthening the relationship to strategic Business Partners (internally and externally).Your tasksDriving all related purchasing activities in EMEA region related to IT Software (licenses, service, standard software)IT Hardware (printer, scanner, server, service, desktop, work stations)IT Service (outsourcing, infrastructure)together with the Global Category Head of IT and Regional Cluster ManagerDrive negotiations considering best commercial and operational aspects and ensure compliance with valid rules Identify synergy potential where- and whenever possible Ensure full coverage of all business requirements in the received offers Drive contractual coverage Support operational improvements by negotiating commercial benefits Keep alignment between purchasing and internal customer strategy Complete handling of the ordering process via CEOS and SAP, including any complaints handling as well as internal and external communicationPreparing and conducting tenders, offer comparisons, and contract negotiations for complex procurement projects in the defined areas, in cooperation with Global Category Head and Regional Cluster ManagerCreate and compile Sourcing Decisions Sheets, ensure BPBoC and NDA signatures, collect financial and commercial records, identify and develop vendorsEnsure, that agreements are created, approved and signed and communicate to the plants inside the regionSupport and management of special projectsQualificationsYour profileUniversity Degree (Diploma/Bachelor/Masters) and extensive experience, related certifications. At least 5 years of professional experience in procurement, preferably in technical purchasing (NPM area) with verifiable successStrong analytic and conceptual competenceExceptional communicator capable of communicating effectively within a multi-cultural and across functions as well as all levelsConfident handling of SAP R/3 + S/4 and MS OfficeIndependent and responsible way of working as well as a quick comprehensionStrong negotiating skills, assertiveness, goal- and result-oriented workFluent in German & English (writing and speaking). Experience in project managementAdditional InformationReady to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application. Show more Show less