Category Purchaser, Motor

 Lead the development of a worldwide material and supplier strategy for the area of Motor Systems under consideration of Continental‘s and the Category requirements and Strategy. We are looking for a strategic purchaser within the Global Category Motors, Systems & Components.

As Category Purchaser (m/f/d) for Motors you will be part of the international purchasing team within the Automotive Group of Continental.

You will lead an international supplier in all commercial matters and act as an supplier champion for him inside of our global purchasing organization.

This means as well, leading a supplier base in an challenging, volatile environment within an transforming industry on the way to an sustainable and emission free future. So if you would like to be part of this transformation by actively shaping the automotive future, you should apply for our open position!

Besides this, your additional tasks will be:

<li> Actively influencing the sourcing process by (supplier selection, price negotiations taking into consideration advanced negotiation concepts, closure of legally binding contracts, sourcing decisions)

<li> Conducting annual price negotiations, supporting improvement programs with suppliers, re-design to cost measures as well as other cost reduction programs

<li> Supporting the development of a worldwide material and supplier strategy taking into account the requirements & strategy of Continental and the individual Category.

<li> Investigation, Implementation and Execution of market analyses

<li> Supporting the strategy definition process with cross functional partners, implementation of strategy in all relevant Business Units worldwide

<li> Driving and supporting pooling activities with external cooperation partners

<li> Academic degree in economics, business administration, engineering or mechanical engineering

<li> Several years of professional experience in Purchasing/ customer or supplier oriented function

<li>  Several years of Experience in the automotive industry requested

<li> Creativity to think beyond borders and existing processes - to develop new sourcing models/ new supply chain models/ new supplier concepts to ensure future competivness.

<li> Working independently, self-responsable and having high self-motivation

<li> Ability to challenge & to compromise.

<li> Deep knowledge in MS Office software and SAP R/3

<li> Business fluent Chinese and English language skills in written and spoken

<li> Stress resistance, conflict solving abilities, assertiveness

<li> Intercultural sensitivity

<li> Willingness to travel (about 20%)

工作地点： 

Continental Jiading Technical Center (100 Huirong Road, Jiading Industrial Zone, 201807, Shanghai, P.R. China)

Or Continental Asia HQ (Dalian Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai)

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

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.