Category Purchaser for Production Equipment-RO-HU-SRB region TM

Job Description:

The Category Purchaser is actively supporting the Continental locations in the definition of the supply strategy and negotiation with suppliers to achieve best commercial conditions for Continental.

* Drives and supports project negotiations to constantly improve the cost situation of all locations of Continental Automotive in region Romania-Hungary-Serbia.
* Actively influences the sourcing process during development phase by:

1 Alignment with purchasing management and project team;
2 Negotiation of prices, commercial terms and closure of legally binding contracts for projects; above 100.000 i (including face-to-face negotiation)
3 Supplier selection.

* Meets engineering teams and management in their locations: ensures early involvement in the project and keeps customer focus.
* Conducts market analysis.
* Development of the suppliers from the region (including supplier visits).
* Tracks improvement programs with suppliers.
* Conducts market analysis.
* Supports the project team by troubleshooting and escalation at supplier.
* Contributes to the yearly supplier strategy in the region.
* Ensures that Continental's Category strategy is respected by the locations.
* Ensures alignment of purchasing activities with corporate guideline and fulfills compliance requirements.

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Job Requirements:

* University degree in Economics, Business Administration or Mechanical Engineering;
* Several years of professional experience in purchasing preferably within the Automotive Industry;
* Fluent Business English;
* German knowledge is an advantage;
* Advanced knowledge of MS Office package programs;
* Stress resistance, conflict resolution abilities, assertiveness;
* Intercultural sensitivity besides good networking and communication skills;
* Ready to travel by car (max 25% from time).

What we offer:

Pay for Performance:

* Achievement Bonuses and Rewards;
* Relocation Bonus for non-Timisoara Residents;
* Recommendation Bonuses for new team members;
* Flexibility Program including flexible hours, mobile work and sabbaticals.

Wellbeing:

* Health & Wellness (Private Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sport activities etc.);
* Different discounts (glasses, tires, medical, shopping);
* In-house restaurant & coffee corners.

Life-Long Learning:

* Technical, Soft Skills & Leadership trainings;
* Dedicated Programs and Conferences;
* Free Language Courses (English, German, French etc);
* Access to e-learning platforms;
* Career development opportunities (local and international);
* Internal development communities (Experts, Agile Community of Practice, Artificial Intelligence etc).