Missions and Purpose of this position
ONE ContiTech – The first choice for material driven solutions.
Are you interested in shaping the future of ContiTech together with a great team?
Please join us and contribute to our goals with your new role as EMEA Category Buyer for Packaging within Purchasing@ContiTech.
The EMEA category buyer for Packaging is responsible for all regional tactical purchasing activities 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
The Role of Category Buyer is responsible for performing all purchasing activities within certain material/service fields with the objective of optimal supply and generating a maximum profit contribution in compliance with the company's policies and purchasing guidelines.
This position is reporting directly and functionally to the Regional Cluster Manager. The role is carrying out all purchasing activities with a medium degree of difficulty and complexity, in the area of goods/services for which the job holder is responsible for.
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Autonomous preparation, conduction and finalization of international negotiations for own integrated category including supplier decisions compliant with the relevant internal policies (incl. audit-compliant documentation) with the target to achieve the defined goals and a special focus on highest value creation (e.g. with support of Terms & Conditions (TCO) analysis)
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Drives make or buy scenarios, optimizes bundling effects and initiates Value-Engineering projects
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Conduct complaint and claim negotiations with special strategic interest which can’t be performed independently by the local units
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Effective management of contract lifecycle for both existing and new contract agreements - compliant with the relevant internal policies (incl. audit-compliant documentation) - in order to ensure performance, financial and operational success
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Ensure Compliance with Business Partner Code of Conduct, Continental Ethics and Values and all Corporate Guidelines
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Approval and negotiations of shopping carts and Purchase Requisitions above 25 k€;
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Creates and sends Purchase Orders to the suppliers ( Purchase to Pay process ).
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Escalation Management/Problem Solving by executing approaches with the aim to secure
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Ensure Compliance with Business Partner Code of Conduct, Continental Ethics and Values and all Corporate Guidelines;
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Consults internal customers for information regarding provision of goods/services, purchasing constraints and process optimization in his/her area of responsibility.
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Plans and organizes regular meetings with internal key customers.
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Clarifies technical and commercial requirements together with the requester and the supplier
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Understand multiple data management systems and manage data analytics for the respective integrated category (identify spend profile and concentration, estimate / predict demand etc)
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Turns strategy into concrete actions and tangible goals as well as defining, monitoring and reporting relevant KPIs to track progress where applicable
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Ensures stakeholder satisfaction through transparent and early communication / involvement
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Drive the adoption of digital tools and procurement technologies (e.g., e-sourcing platforms, AI-driven analytics) to enhance efficiency, transparency, and decision-making.
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Supplier selection, supplier evaluation and reduction to optimize the existing supplier pannel.
Lead or participate in projects with relevance for owned category, within the purchasing organization or cross functional projects
- Global responsibility for a dedicated CPMG, including strategy development, implementation, and alignment with Global Category Lead and to ensure cost, quality, and supply objectives