Senior Category Purchaser(Turned and Sintered

1 day ago


Singapore Continental AG Full time

Tasks
- Definition of the supplier strategy and market analysis reflecting Continental’s requirements and the developments on the global market.
- Performing annual price and contract negotiations with suppliers and validate the prices, terms and conditions for all Continental Automotive plants worldwide.
- Implementing innovative negotiation concepts to create the basis for procurement success.

Supplier management in conjunction with cross
- functional partners, such as R&D, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain Management to select and develop the best suppliers and to establish an optimum supply chain model.
- Supporting improvement programs with Suppliers and Business Areas (e.g. Design to Cost, Cost Down measures, introduction of new technologies, suppliers development, etc.).
- Planning, steering and monitoring of material field-specific targets, their implementation and results.
- Compiling and presenting information related to sourcing process to management committees.
- Strong team contribution by leading, collaborating with cross functional and multicultural teams in a highly active, fast paced environment across multiple time zones.

**Qualifications**:

- Academic university degree in Engineering, Economics or comparable qualification.
- With experience in Purchasing, R&D, Controlling or comparable preferably Automotive Industry.
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin as need to liaise with Asia and Europe offices. Japanese speaking will be added advantage.
- Strong decision making skills and entrepreneurship.
- Project management knowledge, strong attention to detail and agile result-oriented negotiation skills.
- Eager to learn new skillsets and to develop personally.
- Strong team contributor, comfortable in collaborating with cross functional and highly multicultural teams in a highly active, fast paced environment across multiple time zones.
- Excellent presentation and written communication skills to various levels of the internal and supplier organizations.

About us
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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

Keyfacts
Job-ID
236285BR
Function
Einkauf
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