Global Category Lead - Conveyor belt fabrics (Reinforcements)

About the Role Global Category Lead for conveyor belt fabrics (reinforcements) is responsible for developing and implementing the global material and supplier strategy across the reinforcements category, ensuring alignment with business objectives and supply continuity. You will lead supplier evaluation, contract management, and cross-functional collaboration to support production efficiency and ongoing cost improvements.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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