Electronics Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Yangpu District, China Continental Full time

Category Management - Electronics

As a key member of our Electronics Purchasing Category Management team, you will play a pivotal role in driving and shaping current developments in the automotive industry.

With increasingly higher portions of electronic components in modern cars, big platforms, and higher technical complexity, our team is tasked with finding new smart solutions. As a Category Buyer/Purchaser, you will lead negotiations, develop strategies, make decisions, and motivate others to drive these trends from a material perspective.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build-up EL market intelligence in China/Asia, providing the most updated market situation and technology trends in China/Asia to support global strategies.
  • Filter potential semiconductor suppliers in China/Asia with cross-functional teams.
  • Understand regional expectations of Business Areas regarding Chip localization and define strategies to support business needs in a timely manner.
  • Lead localization activities with cross-functional partners, including BA purchasing, Sales, R&D, Quality, to strengthen the competence of the organization.
  • Manage China chip supplier management in conjunction with cross-functional partners, such as R&D, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain Management, to select and develop the best suppliers and establish an optimum supply chain model.
  • Perform annual price and contract negotiations with electronic component suppliers, valid for all Continental Automotive plants worldwide.
  • Implement innovative negotiation concepts to create the basis for procurement success.
  • Support improvement programs with Suppliers and Business Areas, including Design to Cost, Cost Down measures, introduction of new technologies, supplier development, etc.
  • Compile and present information related to sourcing processes to management committees.
  • Contribute to strong team performance by leading, collaborating with cross-functional and multicultural teams in a highly active, fast-paced environment across multiple time zones.

Qualifications:

  • Academic degree in Electronics Engineering, Business Administration, or comparable qualification.
  • Several years of professional experience in Purchasing, R&D, Controlling, or comparable.
  • Bilingual in English & Mandarin to liaise with Asia and Europe offices.
  • Entrepreneurship.
  • Strong Decision-Making skills.
  • Preferable experience in the Automotive industry or Semiconductor industry.
  • Project management knowledge, strong attention to detail, and agile result-oriented negotiation skills.
  • Eager to learn new skillsets and develop personally.
  • Strong team contributor, comfortable in collaborating with cross-functional and multicultural teams in a highly active, fast-paced environment across multiple time zones.

Additional Information:

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