Regional Category Lead NPM MRO, Tooling, Operational Supplies - China

Missions and Purpose of this position:

ONE ContiTech – The first choice for material driven solutions.

Are you interested in shaping the future of ContiTech together with a great team?

Please join us and contribute to our goals with your new role as Regional Category Lead NPM MRO, Tooling, Operational Supplies - Chinar within Purchasing@ContiTech. 

The Regional Category Lead NPM MRO, Tooling, Operational Supplies is responsible for all Strategic Sourcing in the defined area of above mentioned products and service.

Lead of the Regional Category Managers and Buyers in the regions of APAC is part of the responsibility. 

The Regional Cluster approach creates a mutual added Value for all internal Customers in terms of commercial, logistical and processual Enhancements by providing Expertise and Best Practices around the needs of the internal Customers as well as strengthening the relationship to strategic Business Partners (internally and externally).  

Your tasks 

• PURCHASING STRATEGY: Development and implementation of Purchasing Strategies in alignment with all respective stakeholders, the Regional Head of NPM APAC as well as the Head of NPM Purchasing. 
   

• SOURCING PROJECTS: Push and guide the identification, initiation and tendering of regional Projects in cooperation with our internal Customers and the respective purchasing responsible functions (e. g. Regional Categories, Sourcing Centers, etc.). 
   

• LEADING: Managing the Regional roles assigned to that position based on the leadership principles of ContiTech. 

• POOLING & SUPPLIER REDUCTION: Push the Execution of Market Intelligence studies and ensure the ideal balance of Competition and Pooling through supplier reduction to achieve a maximum cost reduction contribution and best possible synergy effects. 
   

• SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Prioritize the development and promotion of Global Strategic Suppliers based on our requirements (SRM, Sustainability, Quality). Support Strategic Supplier Meetings helping to achieve additional benefits in the future.  

• CONTRACTS: Target on increasing number of favorable Regional Price and Framework Agreements in legal, logistical and commercial terms in close alignment with stakeholders and assure the implementation in respective regions. 
   

• KPI’s:  Define, implement and track relevant KPI´s on a regional scale according to the ContiTech Target & KPI settings and process. 
   

• COMPLIANCE: Ensure Compliance with Business Partner Code of Conduct, Continental Ethics and Values and all Corporate Guidelines. 

Your profile

• Academic degree in engineering, automation, supply chain or comparable qualification 

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in Purchasing of large companies with international background, preferably in MRO purchasing (NPM area) with verifiable success 

• Experience in project management 

• Leadership experience is mandatory  

• Knowledge of MS Office tools as well as in SAP R/4 and World Class Sourcing Platforms 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English are essential.  

• Further languages beneficial (e. g. Japanese) 

• Affinity for cooperation with people and intercultural competences 

• Strong negotiating skills, persuasion and communication skills 

• Ability to work under pressure, driving execution 

• Creativity, reliability, integrity, teamwork, operates with global perspective 

• Willingness to travel within APAC

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.