ContiTech Lead Buyer

Job Description

Material and Supplier Strategy :

Develop a material and supplier strategy:
Conduct market analysis including scanning new suppliers
Drive the strategy definition process with cross-functional partners
Ensure that Continentals requirements are reflected in the strategy
Document and implement the strategy in all BAs worldwide
Conduct supplier evaluation and reflect its result into supplier strategy 

Negotiation:

Drive negotiations to constantly improve the cost situation of ContiTech with the support of cross-functions 
Develop new sourcing markets and a global bundle opportunity cross all BAs
Develop and execute state of the art negotiation concepts 
Negotiate non conformance cost with suppliers

Contract Management :

Ensure fulfillment of all necessary requirements by negotiating and concluding legally binding contracts with the respective suppliers 
Ensure the supplier contracts to be documented and issued on time

 Data maintenance:

Ensure in time implementation of correct Purchasing data in the respective IT-systems
Responsibility for monthly controlling and correction of local data and target achievement

Achieve best market conditions:

Actively influence the sourcing process through: 
Supplier selection
Negotiation of prices and closure of contracts
Sourcing decision
Bundle the whole demand of ContiTech for own category

Ensure professional handling of projects:

Leading ad-hoc projects Globally or per BA related to Reinforcements
Leading Cost-out projects, shortages and crisis management relating to Reinforcements
Continuous Cost reduction:

Support re-design or the cost saving activities 
Drive improvement programs with suppliers

Material planning / Order desk

Support of material price planning and definition of forecasts for annual rebates and material price deviations 
Ensuring short- mid- and long-term material supply of all related production facilities under consideration of optimized cost, quality and technological aspects
Internal and external correspondence for the area of responsibility, close communication with production, R&D and quality department

Material Escalation

Secure the supplies of production material on time
Support plants in respect of procurement or other related topics

Qualifications

Diploma in Textiles, Bachelor Degree or higher or adequate long term professional experience

Additional Information

15 or more years of professional experience in Purchasing or other relevant functions proven experience in Purchasing functions and organisational principles; project management experience is a plus Very good communicative skills & team player High own initiative and ability to work independently acc. to target settings experience in leadership position experienced in international cultures and business environment, worked in international Teams for minimum 3 years

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