Head of Purchasing Trading Goods Ba Re Tires Emea

Tasks
We are searching for a new Head of Purchasing Trading Goods Business Area Replacement Tires EMEA who drives and shapes our trading goods organization within our new purchasing organization.

As the Head of Purchasing Trading Goods Business Area Replacement Tires EMEA, the following tasks will fall into your responsibility:
Support the creation of the Business Area's procurement vision and strategy by developing a strategic approach and strategy specifically for the European procurement of trading-goods (tires, rims, car parts, services) and ensure it's regional/local implementation

Represent the strategical counterpart to the regional/local category buyers, interact as professional sparring partner, and create European valid category strategies and concepts for respective trading-goods

Create and secure direct business value through procurement-side cost optimization measures for European managed trading-goods and services

Lead and manage the Business Area's European category buyer organization for trading-goods and continuously develop and sustain high impact teams

Lead and manage strategically and operationally relationships to internal key customers, stakeholders, and suppliers

**Qualifications**:
University degree in Business Economics or similar or comparable education

Several years of experience in the area of purchasing or supply chain management

Several years of experience in international purchase management, category/commodity management, and supplier portfolio management

Several years of experience in leading (functionally or directly) an (international) team

Experience in leading of and working in international projects

Experience in and willingness for continuous and sustainable process optimization

Fluent English language skills written and spoken

German language skills are a plus but not required

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

What we offer
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.

**Benefits**:
Gute Verkehrsanbindung

Mitarbeiterrabatt für Unternehmensprodukte

Kostenfreie Parkplätze

Gute Bedingungen für verschiedene Versicherungen

Karriereberatung und Trainingsangebot

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Kantine

Mitarbeiterberatung

About us
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. 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.

Keyfacts
Job-ID
248154BR
Function
Einkauf
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