Direct Category Management Lead (f/m/x) Battery Cells; Finland or Germany

YOUR FRONT-ROW SEAT FOR REVOLUTIONARY ELECTROMOBILITY

The Lifetime Partner for Electrification - IONCOR is an agile independent battery solutions company with Nordic roots at Valmet Automotive and decades of experience as a leading partner for some of the world's most admired brands. We provide modular battery products, customized solutions and contract manufacturing to energize a global energy transition. Buses, trucks, construction, material handling and agriculture are examples of categories where production volumes of equipment are lower, and end-use cases more complex and diverse, making a swift and viable transition a real challenge. This is where we come in. We help customers master and gain maximal value out of battery technologies across the lifecycle, from early specifications and end-user support to reuse and recycling. This is how we electrify a global energy transition.                                                                                                                                                    

As part of our team, you'll not only ignite the turbo boost for your professional development – you'll be at the forefront of the electromobility revolution. Our work culture? Straightforward and honest. Arrogance is not our thing. We let our actions speak for themselves, are courageous, constantly learn new things – and respect each other. Because respect is at the heart of our team spirit. We take our tasks and you seriously. So, hit the start button and enrich our team as a

Direct Category Management Lead (f/m/x) Battery Cells

in Finland or Germany (Salo, Turku, Uusikaupunki, Munich, Bad Friedrichshall)

Your job site and team:

No matter whether you join us in Finland or Germany – at every Valmet Automotive location you can be sure of state-of-the-art working environments, motivated colleagues and of consideration for your wishes.

As a member of our Purchasing Department, you’ll operate with perfectly coordinated supply chains and the latest innovations in the automotive industry. Always at your side: a well-matched team, working together all across Europe.

Here’s where you’ll make an impact:

• You’ll skillfully create and implement sourcing strategy of the battery cell category, by leading cross functional teams across all plants and projects.
• Additionally, you’ll ensure a competitive supplier portfolio to fulfill business needs in terms of technology, quality, cost competitiveness, supply, environmental and ethical capabilities.
• Moreover, you’ll make sure that materials and services are planned and available for key stakeholders, including manufacturing and operations, in order to fulfill set business targets.
• Last but not least , you’ll take care of the Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO) of the category you lead and manage RFI/RFQ process for your areas.

This is your basic equipment:

• University degree in business administration or engineering or equivalent experience, in combination with relevant professional experience
• Proven experience of successful negotiations in large volume and complex business agreements as well as knowledgeable in financials and cost structures with a strong focus on strategic supplier portfolio management and supplier management
• Previous experience and knowledge of battery cell/pack technology, market, chemistry, active materials and main cost drivers
• Your English: Off the charts! Your German: Ebenfalls prima! In addition, you keep cool even when things get hot, and are curious to learn new things. Your formula for success: change = chance.

Our special extras:

• Structured onboarding
• Great development opportunities with clear career paths, target agreements and regular feedback
• An employer committed to sustainable, environmentally conscious business practices
• 30 days of vacation as well as special leave days and great bonuses for certain private occasions
• Capital-forming benefits and above-average company pension scheme
• Friendly colleagues ready to set things in motion
• Attractive, performance-related bonuses
• Possibility of remote, flexible working (if your position allows it)
• Ergonomic and modern workstations
• Employee discounts and an employee referral program
• Versatile e-learning opportunities to explore new horizons
• Entertaining, often unforgettable company events

Off to the starting line!

Simply upload your application documents via our application tool. If you’ve got what it takes to do the job, there's nothing standing in the way of a first interview, in which we'll be happy to clarify all your questions!

If you have any questions before you apply, Enrico Springer from HR will be happy to hear from you on +491755305467.

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Note: Colorful teams are one of our key strengths. We welcome anyone who recognizes her- or himself in the ad above. We explicitly promote diversity, equal opportunities regardless of age, origin and gender, and the inclusion of handicapped people.