- Develop a material and supplier strategy. Conduct market analysis including scanning new suppliers, ensure that Continentals requirements are reflected in the strategy, drive the strategy definition process with cross-functional partners, Document and implement the strategy in all BAs worldwide;
- Conduct supplier evaluation and reflect its result into supplier strategy;
- 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 Business Areas;
- Develop and execute state of the art negotiation concepts
- Ensuring short- mid- and long-term material supply of all related production facilities under consideration of optimized cost, quality and technological aspects
- Support of material price planning and definition of forecasts for annual rebates and material price deviations

职位要求：
- 3 years in purchasing experience;
- Communication skills, including presentation and negotiation techniques to operate in different cultures;
- Analytical problem solving and ability for strategic thinking;
- Usage of IT Tools (SAP, Supply ON, MS Office, Fides;
- Commercial knowledge, includes contract law. etc;
- Understanding of supply chain procedures.