Job Description

Your tasks


Responsibility of Global Lead buyer for Conveyor belt fabrics used in Reinforcements. Drives the definition of the supply strategy and negotiates with suppliers to achieve best market conditions.


1. Develop a material and supplier strategy

Conduct market analysis including scanning new suppliers Drive the strategy definition process with cross-functional partners Document and implement the strategy in all BAs worldwide Conduct supplier evaluation and reflect its result into supplier strategy


2. Negotiation

Drive negotiations to constantly improve the cost situation of ContiTech with the support of cross-functions Develop new sourcing markets and a global bundle opportunity cross all BAs Develop and execute state of the art negotiation concepts Negotiate non conformance cost with suppliers
Support re-design or the cost saving activities Drive improvement programs with suppliers


3. Contract Management

Ensure fulfillment of all necessary requirements by negotiating and concluding legally binding contracts with the respective suppliers Ensure the supplier contracts to be documented and issued on time Support of material price planning and definition of forecasts for annual rebates and material price deviations Ensuring short- mid- and long-term material supply of all related production facilities under consideration of optimized cost, quality and technological aspects Internal and external correspondence for the area of responsibility, close communication with production, R&D and quality department


4. Projects Development

Leading ad-hoc projects Globally or per BA related to Reinforcements Leading Cost-out projects, shortages and crisis management relating to Reinforcements


5. Material Escalation

Secure the supplies of production material on time Support plants in respect of procurement or other related topics






Your profile


Experience Rubber Industry and Reinforcements; Good communication, problem solving, critical analysis, sense of urgency, results orientation. Diploma in Textiles, Bachelor Degree or higher or adequate long term professional experience 15 or more years of professional experience in Purchasing or other relevant functions experienced in international cultures and business environment, worked in international Teams for minimum 3 years

Our offer


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 2022, Continental generated sales of EUR39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

Keyfacts

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Job ID

REF89774C

Location

Badh Khalsa

Leadership level

Leading Self

Job flexibility

Hybrid Job

Legal Entity

ContiTech India Pvt. Ltd.