Senior Buyer with German

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor Degree, preferably in Business or Engineering;
• Good/proficient in Microsoft Excel;
• Good Communication Skills (both written and verbal);
• SAP or any Procurement ERP System related work experience is preferred;
• Experience of working in purchasing and tactical sourcing of indirect / non-production materials or services is preferred;
• Fluent in English;
• Medium Level/Fluent in German (is a plus);
• Experience in working in an international business environment (is a plus);
• Knowledge of the Automotive Market and Supply Chain Management (is a plus).

• Integration Program in a professional, young & dynamic team;
• Competitive Salaries & Benefits;
• Health & Wellness (Private Health and Life Insurance, Sport activities etc.);
• Professional Development Opportunities (in Technical and Managerial Area);
• Stability;
• International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities;
• Flexibility Program including flexible hours, mobile work and sabbaticals.
• A mentor will support you to stepwise take over own responsibility after an initial training phase which will familiarize you with our products, tools, processes and organization.

Job Description:

• Perform Purchasing Services for ContiTech Production Facilities Located in Germany and/or UK;
• Create Purchase Orders;
• Create and Update Info Records, Order Books, and Scheduling Agreements;
• Maintain Prices in SAP;
• Track Order Confirmations and Ensure On-time Deliveries;
• Manage Supplier and Stakeholder Relationships;
• Negotiate Commercial Conditions and Prices with Suppliers;
• Perform spend analysis and spend cube reports;
• Create Reports and Analyses (regular and upon request);
• Identify new sources of supply; obtain and compare offers;
• Participate in Tenders and/or Investment Purchases;
• Initiate/Contribute to Process Improvements;
• Coordinate Junior Buyers.