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 AMERICAS Category Buyer Plant & Manufacturing Services within The AMERICAS Category Buyer for MRO Maintenance Repair and Operations is responsible for all tactical purchasing activities across all CT IAM plants North and South America related to MRO cluster.
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 CT IAM plants located in the Americas region related to
MRO categories (Electrical Pneumatic Hydraulic Mechanical Electronic components Machine and Hand tools items) together with the Global Category Head and Regional Cluster Manager.
Drive negotiations considering best commercial and operational aspects and ensure compliance with valid rulesIdentify synergy potential where and whenever possibleEnsure full coverage of all business requirements in the received offersDrive contractual coverageSupport operational improvements by negotiating commercial benefitsKeep alignment between purchasing and internal customer strategyComplete 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 projectsAct as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activitiesMonitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organizationProvide analysis on costs new and existing and review cost reduction activitiesMonitor market trends competitor strategies and market suppliersNegotiate contracts improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methodsEnsure compliance to company guidelines purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award processEvaluation of suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract complianceQualifications :
Your profileUniversity Degree (Diploma / Bachelor / Masters) and extensive experience related certifications.Professional experience in procurement preferably in MRO categories with verifiable successStrong analytic and conceptual competenceExceptional communicator capable of communicating effectively within a multicultural 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 resultoriented workFluent English & Portuguese Spanish and / or French are desired.Experience in project managementAble to manage time effectively prioritizing tasks and achieve set targetsAdditional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential.
Ready to drive with Continental Take the first step and fill in the online application.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills
Graduate Engineering,Accounts Administration,Building Materials,Customer Support,Horticulture
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
