We are currently seeking a talented category manager
- regional, who wants to join a dynamic and experienced team and take their technical knowledge to the next level in our mission of excellence.
*in your new role you will*:
- coordinate regional and cross-divisional structuring of the respective procurement categories
- execute dedicated negotiation on commercial and contractual conditions as well as other tactical procurement activities for significant site projects.
- ensure and kepp optimum balance of cost / functionality for the services to be procured, starting from an early involvement at the the initia demand request.
- identify synergies and opportunities to deliver savings and improvements across the regional sites.
- contribute to and support execution of the procurement strategy for global logistics at infineon; especially in the area of contract logistics and transportation management for the americas region.
- be the account management of key suppliers in the region: conduct regular supplier evaluation, manage escalation and operational topics
- organize/support regular business reviews.
- closely collaborate with global category managers in preparation and execution of the category strategy.
- manage deployment of kpi reports and procurement analytics for controlling of the procurement contribution
- additionally, ensure close strategic collaboration with internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers.guide, advise and collaborate with local and regional buyers
you are best equipped for this task if you have:
- business administration degree, supply chain management, industrial engineering or similar
- minimum of 5-8 years relevant working experience in sourcingand procurement, including strong experience in commercial and contractual negotiations.
- experience especially in dealing with logistics serviceproviders, forwarders, 3pl etc.
- passion for procurement topics
- a strong strategic mindset with the ability to identifyopportunities and define improvement measures
- good understanding of the full procurement process, incl,operational procurement, supplier management, and strategic procurement.
- excellent communication and analytical skills
- very good knowledge of ms office, especially power point and excelfluent communicating in english
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