Global Category Buyer - Compounds

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America. 
 

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Build up and maintain portfolio strategy in line with the BA needs and define a well balanced portfolio to minimize risk, to ensure flexibility, to get an advantage position on the supplier market. 
• Define, deliver and update a Sourcing List 
• Identify and onboard new potential suppliers where the need is identified
• Identify any value improvement activities and steer implementation.
• To present and align the strategies with BA stakeholders
• To handle all negotiations at the Category Supplier 
• To negotiate and maintain necessary global contracts
• To support Advance Purchasing with complex/difficult negotiations
• Manage suppliers in the representation of the BA
• Support Region Purchasing for Quality, Supply and Commercial escalation
• Support the plants at next escalation level in case of supply problems (quality or delivery)
• Share market situation with stakeholders
• To report Categories performance in a regular base
• Forecast expected price development 

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 2 + years experience with global category purchasing management within the automotive industry in the area of compounds (rubber, plastics, etc).   4+ years of experience with global category purchasing management within the automotive industry in the area of compounds (rubber, plastics, etc) in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with a Purchasing Portfolio, Supplier Lists, Understanding of the markets, Portfolio Analyses, and  Forecasting
• Strong Negotiation experience: RFQ, Offer analysis and comparison, Negotiation
• Understanding of Risk Management Claims, Finance, Legal
• Strong MS Office Suite skills; strong skills in Excel
• Travel requires up to 30% of the time

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.  No relocation provided for the role

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Project Management experience is a plus
• Functional or project leadership experience is a plus
• Rubber experience

Additional Information

THE PERKS

•    Immediate Benefits
•    Paid Time Off
•    Tuition & Employee Discounts
•    Annual Bonus
•    Employer 401(k) Match
 And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.