Purchaser

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Your tasks
Core Responsibilities:
Develops material and supplier strategy
Conducts market analysis
Drives the supplier strategy definition process with cross-functional partners
Ensures business requirements are reflected in the strategy
Documents and implements the strategy
Responsible for Supplier negotiations.
Bundles the demand for Aftermarket
Ensures fulfillment of requirements with legally binding contracts
Responsible for driving the sourcing process in the cross functional team with supplier selection, negotiation of prices and closure of contracts
Drives annual negotiations to constantly improve the cost situation of Continental Automotive
Drives improvement programs with suppliers
Travel 25%, including Asia and Europe
Supports localization and cost reduction programs
Responsible for correct data in the respective IT systems
Other Purchasing responsibilities as needed. Your profile Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business or other related field and 2+ years relevant professional experience OR 4+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
Proficient in MS Office
Good negotiation skills
Ability to work well in teams
Well organized with ability to prioritize tasks
Willingness to travel 25%, including Asia and Europe 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. 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 preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services. Keyfacts
Job ID
REF59628Q
Location
Allentown
Leadership level
Leading Self
Job flexibility
Hybrid Job
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