**Objective of the position**Manage several related, complex organizational units (can be global at different plant sites) with very varied functions (e.G.
several purchasing functions, etc.).
**Principal activities**- Support the strategic planning of the division (Bereich) by breaking down or developing the strategic planning for the unit (Fachbereich) within a short or medium-range time frame.- Plan and administer the budget in his/her area of responsibility, in cooperation with the supervisor, and make sure there is compliance with it.- Develop and implement personnel planning (including strategic) in his/her area of responsibility, in cooperation with the supervisor; also make sure qualified personnel are hired.- Provide technical and disciplinary leadership to associates that report to him/her; make personnel decisions in cooperation with the HR department and the supervisor Asdf.- Develop unit-specific goals, break down and prioritize the unit goals, follow up on goals and evaluate goal achievement.- Plan, integrate and control different purchasing activities in the regional area of responsibility.- Elaborate strategic planning and targets in the purchasing department within the area of responsibility as well as ensure the implementation for achieving the result targets.- Control and implement purchasing activities (e.G.
supplier evaluation, conventional purchasing activities, project and process management, supplier management, forward sourcing, contract and risk management, cost-value analysis, etc.
).- Ensure the sourcing in the area of responsibility.- Establish and implement framework conditions for purchasing activities in the area of responsibility.- Ensure/conduct negotiations in selected, complex cases; in particular in escalation and as part of the negotiation tactics.- Conclude contracts until they are ready to be signed and concluded in the framework of the internal signature regulation, taking into consideration the optimization of costs and supply securities.- Ensure continuous observations of markets and competitors in the area of responsibility.
**Requirements:**Professional career: BD Engineering, Economics degree or related.- Relevant experience: 8+ years working in the role in the automotive environment.
Experience in E-mobility segment (commodities: HV components, metal, mechatronics and electronics).Experience leading people and strong negotiation skills.- English Business Level.
**Technical knowledge**:- Commodities: HV components, metal, mechatronics and electronics.- Project Management.- Supplier management.- Contract and risk management.- Cost-value analysis.