About this role
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 AMERICAS Operation Center Buyer Corp Services within Purchasing@ContiTech.
The AMERICAS Operation Center Buyer Corp Services is responsible for all operational purchasing activities in the Americas, related to Corp Services activities.
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
Supporting all purchasing activities and Category Buyers at all CT IAM plants, related to:Corporate Services (Consulting, Marketing, Legal, HR, Financial, Travel and Training services categories) - together with the Global Category Head and Regional Cluster ManagerDrive negotiations considering best commercial and operational aspects and ensure compliance with valid rules within given thresholds Support identification of potential synergies where and whenever possible Ensure full coverage of all business requirements in the received offers Support contractual coverageSupport operational improvements by negotiating commercial benefits Keep alignment between purchasing category buyers and leads and internal customer strategy Complete handling of the ordering process via CTOS and SAP, including any complaints handling as well as internal and external communication within the given thresholdPreparing and conducting tenders, offer comparisons, and contract negotiations for complex procurement projects in the defined areas, in cooperation with Global Category Head and Regional Cluster ManagerCreate and compile Sourcing Decisions Sheets if required, ensure BPBoC and NDA signatures, collect financial and commercial records, identify and develop vendorsEnsure, that agreements are created, approved and signed and communicate to the plants inside the regionSupport and management of special projectsAct as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activitiesMonitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organizationProvide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activitiesMonitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliersSupport on contracts negotiation, price improvement and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methodsEnsure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award processEvaluation of suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor) or correspondent degreeAt least 2 years of professional experience in procurement, preferably in technical purchasing (NPM area) with verifiable successGood analytic and conceptual competenceGood communicator capable of communicating effectively within a multi-cultural and across functions as well as all levelsConfident handling of SAP R/3 + S/4 and MS OfficeIndependent and responsible way of working as well as a quick comprehensionBasic negotiating skills, assertiveness, goal- and result-oriented workFluent English – Spanish, Portuguese and/or French are desirableAble to manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks and achieve set targetsStakeholder engagement, supervising associates, conducts training/s on subject of expertiseAble to work in local and international setting.Amenable to work in night shift Hybrid work arrangementHMO upon hireValues-based cultureWork-life balanceLearning OpportunitiesReady to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.