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 EMEA Category Buyer for Services within Purchasing@ContiTech.
In this role of EMEA category buyer for Services, you will be responsible for all regional tactical purchasing activities across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, driving cost optimization, and building strong supplier partnerships.
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
Driving all related purchasing activities in EMEA region related to HR Services (e.g temp labor, trainings and seminars, security services, employee benefits...)Consulting, marketing and communication servicesTravel, fleet and food related products and services together with the Global Category Head and Regional Cluster Manager
Drive negotiations considering best commercial and operational aspects and ensure compliance with valid rules Identify synergy potential where- and whenever possible Ensure full coverage of all business requirements in the received offers Drive contractual coverage Support operational improvements by negotiating commercial benefits Keep alignment between purchasing and internal customer strategy Complete handling of the ordering process via CTOS and SAP, including any complaints handling as well as internal and external communicationPreparing 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, 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 projects University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor/Masters) preferred and extensive experience, related certifications.At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a multi-country or EMEA environmentStrong analytic and conceptual competence and data interpretation skills with proficiency in ExcelExceptional 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 comprehensionAdvanced negotiating skills, assertiveness, goal- and result-oriented workFluent in English (writing and speaking);German languages skills is a plusExperience in project management The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:
Training opportunitiesMobile and flexible working modelsSabbaticalsand much more...