Strategic Buyer for Professional Services

vor 1 Woche


Hannover, Niedersachsen, Deutschland Continental Vollzeit

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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

We, the Conti Machinery Purchasing Team in Hanover, are looking for a Strategic Purchaser for Professional Services (m/f/diverse). In close collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders you are responsible to strategically manage the category of Services for Conti Machinery (e.g. Engineering services, shopfloor services) and sourcing of new suppliers according to our business needs.

In detail your tasks will be:

  • Ensure the timely procurement of all requirements in compliance with the Group's purchasing guidelines and the general purchasing principles (price / quality / delivery time)
  • Development and execution of long term category strategy based on customer needs and superior strategies
  • Continuous improvement of sourcing conditions & processes of relevant category
  • Holistic supplier management for all operational and all strategic challenges
  • Analysis of the supplier market for services at Conti Machinery
  • Supplier evaluation
  • Selection and development of supplier
  • Optimization of the supply chain of Conti Machinery
  • Contract Management
  • Planning, creation and negotiation of contracts
  • Creation of contract templates
  • Support and guidance of local partners for all purchasing topics related to relevant Category
  • Academic Degree in Economics, Engineering or similar
  • Advanced experience in (operational) Purchasing, ideally in strategic Purchasing
  • Negotiation skills and assertiveness
  • Knowledge of contract law and dealing with suppliers
  • Excellent communication and intercultural skills
  • Experience in project management
  • Fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken)
  • Proficient in using common IT tools and SAP
  • Profound MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, OneNote)
  • Strong problem-solving skills necessary
  • Willingness to travel

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

We want our employees to do well with us. That's why we offer them not only an exciting job in an international technology group, but also numerous additional offers such as flexible and hybrid working, sabbaticals and other benefits. Click here to find out more. )

We offer the following benefits:

  • Salary based on Chemical Industry Tarif
  • 30 day of paid vacation per year
  • Three extra days per year for individual use (called: future value)
  • Attractive career development opportunities
  • We offer balanced working conditions by doing mobile work, working part time, flexible working time as well as Sabbatical options
  • Cross-Border mobile work options up to 40 day per year from other EU countries
  • Company Pension plan
  • Attractive employee benefits with discounts
  • Diverse offers that support a better "work-family" balance (e.g. company childcare places and free emergency care for your children)
  • Discounted access to the Egym Well-Pass for accessing sport facilities across Germany
  • A highly diverse environment across our location
  • A new canteen on site with a variety of lunch options

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values : Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward to receiving your application.

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