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Carrying out all purchasing activities in the area of materials for which the job-holder is responsible, with the objective of optimizing supply and generating a contrituion to operating profit while taking into account optimization of the total cost of ownership
Develops a local supplier base
Clarifies technical and commercial requirements together with the requester and the supplier and offers alternative solutions taking into account current market status.
Negotiates terms and develops advanced negotiation strategies to guarantee the best conditions for acquisition of materials and services.
Defines, prepares and concludes contracts by respecting procurement process, procedures and legal requirements.
Prepares standard and special reports to make results transparent and control purchasing activities on a results oriented basis
Carries out supplier evaluation according to the procedures and defines corrective actions
Knowledge of Contract Law
Negotiation skills
Automotive industry/electronics materials knowledge
Microsoft Office tools
Good command of English
SAP would be a plus
Pay for Performance Programs
Relocation Package
Personalized Development & Training Programs
Specific Trainings on the Job, on Site or in Worldwide Continental Locations
Flexible working time
System for Valuing improvement ideas
Health Management Programs & Medical Room Available on Site
Canteen & Discounts Available on SIte
Wellness & Sport Centers Discounts
Sport Competitions, Social Activities and Community Projects
With sales of around €33.3 billion in 2013, Continental is one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers. As a provider of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires, and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently employs around 182,000 people in 49 countries.
The Chassis & Safety Division develops and produces electronic and hydraulic brake and chassis control systems, sensors, driver assistance systems, airbag electronics and -sensorics, washer systems and electronic air suspension systems. Its core competence is the integration of active and passive driving safety into ContiGuard®.
The Powertrain Division integrates innovative and efficient system solutions for vehicle powertrains. The comprehensive range of products includes gasoline and diesel injection systems, engine management, transmission control, including sensors and actuators, as well as fuel-supply systems and components and systems for hybrid and electric drives.
Information management is at the very heart of the Interior Division, which provides a range of products that includes instrument clusters and multifunctional displays, control units, electronic car-entry systems, tire-monitoring systems, radios, multimedia and navigation systems, climate control systems, telematics solutions and cockpit modules and systems.