Global Category Buyer (m/f/diverse)

• Develope global purchasing strategy for the respective category to ensure best prices, lean and efficient processes, availability on demand, and meeting the necessary quality standards
• Drive best cost country and localization strategy
• Coordinate with related corporate functions in line with ContiTechs purchasing standards
• Manage global supplier portfolio incl. market analysis
• Steer selection of new suppliers in collaboration with R&D and develop suppliers to ensure timely sourcing, quality and competitiveness
• Negotiate frame agreements
• Calculate and report all savings in respective tools (e.g., RAMPIT)
• Monitor market pricing and availability for key production materials
• Support/Manage task forces / projects and related risk analyses for the respective category, and taking necessary actions (e.g. in case of raw material shortages).
• Support price budgeting and demand forecasting

• Degree in economics, engineering, operations or related field (university / university of applied science)
• Professional experience in strategic raw material purchasing or comparable function
• Professional experience in working in an international acting company with a global purchasing network
• Good negotiation and communication skills and analytical thinking
• Proven project management skills
• Fluent English language skills (written and spoken), further languages beneficial
• Ability to work independently as well as high level of self-motivation and teamwork
• High level of social & intercultural competence
• Willingness to travel (circa 10-15%)

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals
• and much more...

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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone -  regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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