Global Category Lead - Conveyor belt fabrics (Reinforcements)

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Develop and implement global material and supplier strategy through market analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and documentation across all business areas
• Conduct supplier evaluation and selection, driving negotiations to optimize cost, quality, and technological requirements while ensuring contract compliance
• Negotiate and conclude legally binding supplier contracts, ensuring timely documentation and accurate data entry in IT systems
• Manage global demand bundling for the reinforcements category and drive cost-out initiatives, shortage management, and crisis response
• Lead ad-hoc projects and improvement programs with suppliers to enhance performance and support cost-saving activities
• Ensure on-time material supply to all production facilities through monthly monitoring, forecasting, and coordination with production, R&D, and quality departments
• Support material price planning, rebate negotiations, and price deviation forecasting to optimize annual budgets
• Provide internal and external correspondence and procurement support to plants regarding sourcing and related operational matters

**Required Qualifications:**

• Proficiency in Contitech Purchasing Processes and SAP, Supply ON, and MS Office systems
• Purchasing and negotiation skills with strong communication and presentation abilities across multicultural environments
• Analytical problem-solving capabilities and strategic thinking mindset
• Technical understanding of conveyor belt reinforcement components and supply chain procedures
• Commercial and contract law knowledge with proven supplier management experience