• Support developing global purchasing strategies for the respective Categories to ensure best prices, lean and efficient processes, availability as demanded and meet the necessary quality standards
• Support best cost country and localization strategy, whenever possible and reasonable
• Coordinate with related corporate functions in line with Continental purchasing standards
• Manage regional supplier portfolio
• Support supplier development/qualification activities to ensure timely sourcing, high quality and competitiveness
• Negotiate frame contracts (e.g. Supply and Purchase Frame Agreements, Business Partner Code of Conduct, etc.)
• Work with the different BA's and functions to find the best solutions from quality, service and availability of goods
• Steer selection of new (PM) suppliers in collaboration with R&D
• Monitor market pricing and availability movements for key production materials and timely communicate the impact
• Follow GDDL and apply all internal and external requirements
• Manage cross-functional task forces / projects (e.g., in case of raw material shortages)
• Meet cost requirements, implement and conduct cost saving activities
• Ensure competitiveness of prices in relation to the market and related feedstocks
• Identify and implement new supply sources and saving potentials, incl. market analysis
• Price budgeting and demand forecasting
• Calculate and report all savings in respective tools (e.g., RAMPIT)
• Maintain FC pricing/list
• Manage Risk analysis for the respective Categories and take required actions
• Supporting global category buyers in maintaining data in regional ERP systems.

• Degree in economics, engineering, operations (university / university of applied science).
• Min. 3 years professional experience in PUR, finance, sales and/or R&D.
• Experience in organizational development and design of processes.
• Experience in negotiations.
• Project management experience in major projects.
• Proven track record in implementing processes and IT systems.
• Experienced in working successfully on a national level, international level of advantage.

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