Non-Production Materials (NPM) Purchasing- CAPEX & IT

1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for various NPM categories in alignment with organizational goals and budgetary constraints.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including market research, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, and supplier negotiations.

2. Procurement Operations & SAP Integration

• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle using SAP MM (Materials Management) and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) modules.
• Ensure accurate and timely conversion of purchase requisitions (PRs)/Indents to purchase orders (POs), and contracts within SAP/CEOS.

3. Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers in accordance with company policies and compliance standards.
• Negotiate commercial terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and long-term contracts with key suppliers.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews based on KPIs such as delivery reliability, quality, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a strategic partner to internal departments including Administration, IT, HR, EHS, and Finance to understand procurement needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Support CAPEX, IT and OPEX planning by providing accurate cost estimates, lead times, and procurement strategies.

5. Compliance, Governance & Reporting

• Ensure Compliance with Business Partner Code of Conduct, Continental Ethics and Values and all Corporate Guidelines.

6. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, supplier engagement, and cost optimization.
• Stay abreast of market trends, emerging suppliers, and innovations in indirect procurement.

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.

Minimum 12–15 years of progressive experience in procurement (managing NPM categories)

Proficiency in SAP MM/SRM is essential.

Key Skills:

• Academic degree in business administration, engineering or comparable qualification
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Purchasing of CAPEX and other technical purchasing (NPM area) with verifiable success
• Knowledge of MS Office tools as well as in SAP R/3 and World Class Sourcing Platforms
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English are essential.
• Affinity for cooperation with people and intercultural competences
• Strong negotiating skills, persuasion and communication skills 

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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 ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.