Country Purchaser Singapore (Group Purchasing Indirect Materials)

• Perform strategic and tactical purchasing activities in a group of assigned indirect materials & services, with the objective to establish optimum total cost of ownership
• Lead and drive tender or request for proposal
• Conduct thorough analysis and management of contractual agreements to prepare for renegotiations or subsequent negotiations, initiate necessary measures, and ensure the continuity of supplies.
• Conduct supplier selection, establish criteria, and prepare decisions for the requesting departments to ensure a defined and documented sourcing process.
• Supplier management to gain the best suppliers and guarantee an optimum supply chain
• Align with purchasing process methods & tools and ensure compliance of global and country policies as well as category management
• Collaborate with cross-country to lead & drive strategy on assigned categories
• Responsible for assigned categories for Singapore and Thailand

• Bachelor degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain or related fields
• MM Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office tools
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in category management of Engineering Services, R&D Equipment (jigs and fixtures), External Engineering Test Services
• Excellent negotiation skills and a proven track record in cost reduction
• Team player with proven influencing and collaboration skills to work effectively across functions
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with different levels of people
• Bilingual in English & Mandarin to liaise with Asia and Europe offices will be an advantage 

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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.