Job Description
Missions and Purpose of this position:
ONE ContiTech – The *** choice for material driven solutions.
Are you interested in shaping the future of ContiTech together with a great team?
The Senior Regional Category Buyer IT & Energy is responsible for the regional Strategic Sourcing in the area of above mentioned Services.
The Regional Category approach creates a mutual added Value for all internal Customers in terms of commercial, logistical, and processual Enhancements by providing Expertise and Best Practices around the needs of the internal Customers as well as strengthening the relationship to strategic Business Partners (internally and externally).

Your tasks
61 Driving all related purchasing activities in APAC region related to
61 Energy (electrical-power, gas, oil, sola…)
61 Energy contracting
61 IT Software
61 IT Hardware
together with the Regional Cluster Head
61 Drive negotiations considering best commercial and operational aspects and ensure compliance with valid rules
61 Identify synergy potential where- and whenever possible
61 Ensure full coverage of all business requirements in the received offers
61 Drive contractual coverage
61 Support operational improvements by negotiating commercial benefits
61 Keep alignment between purchasing and internal customer strategy
61 Complete handling of the ordering process via CEOS and SAP, including any complaints handling as well as internal and external communication
61 Preparing and conducting tenders, offer comparisons, and contract negotiations for complex procurement projects in the defined areas, in cooperation with Global Category Head
61 Create and compile Sourcing Decisions Sheets, ensure BPCoC and NDA signatures, collect financial and commercial records, identify and develop vendors
61 Ensure, that agreements are created, approved and signed and communicate to the plants inside the region

Qualifications
61 Academic degree in IT, engineering or comparable qualification
61 At least 3 years of professional experience in procurement, preferably in technical purchasing (NPM area) with verifiable success
61 Strong analytic and conceptual competence
61 Exceptional communicator capable of communicating effectively within a multi-cultural and across functions as well as all levels
61 Confident handling of SAP R/3 + S/4 and MS Office
61 Independent and responsible way of working as well as a quick comprehension
61 Advanced negotiating skills, assertiveness, goal- and result-oriented work
61 Fluent in English (writing and speaking).
61 Experience in project management
61 Willingness to travel within APAC