Category Manager IT Software

Aumovio

Company Description

Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.

Job Description

Joining as Category Manager IT Software within the respective AUMOVIO Procurement Group, by providing expertise and best practices in the fields of IT Strategic Sourcing, Supply Market Analysis and Category Management.

The role includes the following activities and responsibilities:

Determination of requirements, clarification with the specialist departments and pooling across locations, organizations, and countries
Conducting global tenders and negotiating contractual terms (quality, quantities, prices, deadlines, logistics)
Definition of the supplier strategy in cooperation with the specialist departments
Analysis of the procurement markets regarding trends and innovations
Responsibility for decisions regarding the award of business to suppliers
Concluding contracts, also according to foreign and international law in cooperation with the respective legal department
Implementation of contracts (communication and project management);
Ensuring the supply of required goods and services in quality and time
Ensuring compliance with Procurement Policies, Business Partner Code of Conduct, AUMOVIO Policies and Guidelines
Ensuring customer centricity through understanding customers’ expectations, needs, and wishes while building a strong Global Category network with your customer and other participants
Monitoring supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery reliability and financial stability

Qualifications

Academic Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Economics or a comparable qualification
Long term work experience in purchasing of complex goods and services and respective contract management, preferably in IT
Good knowledge of IT Software and related service market, and it's dynamically changing environment (technology and products)
Consolidated experience in managing complex projects in terms of content, technology, number of employees, suppliers, organizational units, and countries
Business fluent in English (written and spoken)
Customer and Stakeholder centric relationship building
Strong negotiation and advanced analytical skills
Ability to work independently and take decisions
Willingness to travel

Additional Information

What we Offer:

Work on impactful, diverse projects driving the future of automotive innovation
Collaborate internationally: work with teams and stakeholders across different sites and disciplines
Benefit from flexible working hours
Grow through learning & development opportunities and access to professional training

Salary range (gross): 50 000 € – 65 000 € per year (base salary), depending on experience, skills and qualifications.

Additional compensation/benefits: performance based bonus.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

If your profile matches the role, our team will reach out to you as soon as possible to discuss next steps.

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