Regional Buyer

Role Summary

Continental Group

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.

Since starting its business in China in 1994, Continental serves all major OEMs across all vehicle segments. We also develop and produce materials, functional parts, components, and systems for railway, machinery, mining and other important industries. So far, Continental has expanded its presence in 23 production locations and 28 R&D centers, representing a workforce of around 17,600 in the country. Continental offers market specific solutions to the Chinese market.

ContiTech Group Sector

ContiTech is one of the world's leading industry experts. Far beyond our roots as a rubber products manufacturer, we offer 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 industry and the furniture industry. As a group sector of Continental, ContiTech currently employs more than 40,000 people in 40 countries and regions and is active as a global industrial partner in Asia, Europe, North America and South America.

1.Control bill of material cost from Acquisition phase to SOP

2.Sourcing in Product Development Process

3.Post Sourcing decision in Product Development

4.Risk evaluation and mitigation in Product Development

5.Project Specific Contract Management in Product Development

1. Cost Optimization in Series Production

Requirements

• Usage of Contitech Purchasing Processes - Expert
• Purchasing and Negotiation skills - Expert
• Communication skills, including Presentation and Negotiation techniques to operate in different cultures - Advanced
• Analytical problem solving and ability for strategic thinking - Advanced
• Usage of IT Tools (SAP, Supply ON, MS Office, Fides) - Advanced
• Commercial knowledge, includes contract law etc. - Expert
• Technical understanding of specific components - Expert

Benefits

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