Category Purchaser, Motor

▪Support the development of a material and suppliers strategy:

     ▪ Conduct market analysis

     ▪ Support the strategy definition with crossfunctional partners

     ▪ Support the documentation and implementation of the supplier strategy                  

▪ Initiate the New Supplier Introduction Process

▪Define the annual supplier list for own material groups which are reflected in the Category strategic paper based on Continental requirements

▪Actively influence the sourcing process during development phase through :

     ▪ Supplier selection

     ▪ Negotiation of prices and commercial conditions

     ▪ Preparing Sourcing decision sheet                                                                              

▪ Perform annual negotiations to constantly improve the cost situation of Continental Automotive in case of escalation

▪ Negotiate changes with suppliers

▪ Apply negotiation concepts (like Advanced negotiation concept) to actively support & execute bundling within the respective Category

▪ Ensure fulfillment of all necessary requirements by negotiating and concluding legally binding contracts with the respective suppliers

▪ Ensure in time implementation of correct data in the respective  IT systems

▪ Responsibility for monthly controlling and correction of local data and target achievement

▪ Support re-design in cost reduction programs

▪ Drive improvement programs with suppliers

1. University degree in Economics/Technical studies or relevant professional experience, >1 years of relevant experience

2. Capability to negotiate and operate with different cultures

3. Experience in working with international teams on purchasing issues

4. Understanding for different foreign cultures (NAFTA, Asia, several European cultures)

5. Management skills, tools and techniques which ensures a strategic, profit and resulted oriented handling (Balanced Scorecard, Benchmarking, etc.)

6. Human relations skills (team skills, conflict management, open-mindedness, networking)

7. Communication skills, including Presentation and Negotiation techniques to operate in different cultures         

8. Problem solving and decision making tools and techniques     

9. Project management skills, tools and techniques         

10. Procurement  Process  and Product Life Cycle (PLC) knowledge           

11. Purchasing Management (including standards of Quality system requirements, policies and norms (IATF 19649/ VDA 6.1)              

12. Advanced risk Management

13. Advanced technical understanding of specific components   

14. Commercial knowledge, includes contract law etc.    

工作地点： 上海市嘉定区汇荣路100号

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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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

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.