Category Manager IT Infrastructure (m/f/diverse) - REF86049P

Joining as Category Manager IT Infrastructure (Datacenter, Cloud & Operations) within the respective Automotive Purchasing Group, by providing Continental with expertise and best practices in the fields of IT Strategic Sourcing, Supply Market Analysis and Category Management.The role includes the following activities and responsibilities:Conducting global tenders and negotiating delivery terms (quality, quantities, prices, deadlines, logistics)Responsibility for decisions regarding the award of business to suppliersConcluding contracts, also according to foreign and international law in cooperation with the respective legal departmentImplementation of contracts (communication and project management);Ensuring the supply of required goods and services in quality and timeEnsuring compliance with Purchasing Policies, Business Partner Code of Conduct, Continental Basics, Continental Code of Conduct and all Group GuidelinesEnsuring customer centricity through understanding customers’ expectations, needs, and wishes while building a strong Global Category network with your customer and other participantsDefinition of the supplier strategy in cooperation with the specialist departmentsAnalysis of the procurement markets regarding trends and innovationsMonitoring supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery reliability and financial stabilityDetermination of requirements, clarification with the specialist departments and pooling across locations, organizations, and countries.