Purchaser

Full job description

Your tasks Advanced Purchasing (AP) is the purchasing representative from aquisition phase through the product development starting with the concept phase until SOP and support purchasing activities in series production. AP is leading the planning and execution of component sourcing and act as the interface to the purchasing categories. AP actively participate in the material strategy development derived from the BA technology roadmap and translate this in a tangible strategy input for category management. Control the supplier-related milestones during the product development phase with on-time component sourcing.
Ensure involvement of suppliers at an early development phase (e.g. ESI) if requested (concept phase)
Maintain and document supplier and material status (e.g. for Gate Reviews)
Drive and control the change management process for components towards the suppliers, categories and SQM until SOP
Lead the sourcing team in accordance to the automotive sourcing process, tracking of sourcing planning and execution from kick-off to supplier nomination
Drive the sourcing to achieve best cost and quality ( capacity ), meeting all project milestones, to guarantee supplier nomination at PLC gate 55
Send request for quotation to selected suppliers, order B/C component samples, support category purchasing in negotiations
Safeguard supplier risk exposure related to well-known risk clusters (geo-hazard, geo-political, financial, technical, supply)
Create and maintain sourcing documentation until official nomination (eSign)
Track component development and validation together with SQM until successful SOP
Ensure a smooth and comprehensive hand-over to plant purchasing latest at PLC gate 80
Commercial responsibility for the material costs of the BA products, generate and maintain bill of material (BOM) view
Actively participate in design-to-cost activities during product concept/development phase to achieve material cost targets during acquisition phase (PCIS - > customer award)
Calculate and control BOM during acquisition and project phase to meet target cost of the BA product
Responsible for sourcing after SOP, e.g. capacity extensions
Initiate or support redesign-to-cost (ReDTC) or cost reduction programs (CRP) for BA products after SOP
Evaluate cost optimization ideas together with Engineering and prepare decision paper
Tracking of introduction of material-related ReDTC measures
Translate BA product/technology roadmap into component/technology roadmap
Conduct strategy reviews with main categories to identify needs for actions, white spots and supplier development activities.
Initiate scouting activities together with category management (to close white spots) WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Your profile BASIC QUALIFICATIONS This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role. Bachelors degree
Min. 2 years of experience in the Automotive Purchasing.
Experience in working with international teams on purchasing issues
Understanding and capability to collaborate with different foreign cultures PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Min 5 years of experience in the Automotive Purchasing.
Management skills, tools and techniques which ensures a strategic, profit and resulted oriented handling (Balanced Scorecard, Benchmarking, etc.)
Collaboration skills (team skills, conflict management, open-mindedness, networking)
Communication skills, including Presentation and Negotiation techniques to operate in different cultures
Problem solving and decision making tools and techniques, project management skills, tools and techniques, sourcing.
Process and Product Life Cycle (PLC) knowledge
Purchasing Management (including standards of Quality system requirements, policies and norms Risk Management
Technical understanding of specific components
Commercial knowledge, includes contract law etc. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity. Our offer All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to or contact US Recruiting at . This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application. 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 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets. Continental Automotive is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world and a leader in automated driving. Through our pioneering technologies and services, we’re changing the future of mobility to make it more safe, smart and sustainable. We offer technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion-control systems. Our portfolio also includes innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior as well as intelligent information and communication technology associated with the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Keyfacts
Job ID
REF60035W
Field of work
Purchasing
Location
Auburn Hills
Leadership level
Leading Self
Job flexibility
Hybrid Job
Legal Entity
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