Category Buyer Environmental Services & Waste

Continental

  • Szeged, Csongrád-Csanád
  • Állandó
  • Teljes munkaidő
  • 8 napja
Company DescriptionContinental 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.The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.Job DescriptionMissions and Purpose of this positionONE 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 EMEA Category Buyer for Waste and Environmental Services within Purchasing@ContiTech.The EMEA category buyer for Waste & Environmental Service is responsible for all regional tactical purchasing activities in the area of above mentioned Services.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 EMEA region related to
  • Waste Service (disposal, recycling, transport)
  • Environmental Service
together with the Global Category Head and Regional Cluster Manager
  • Drive negotiations considering best commercial and operational aspects and ensure compliance with valid rules
  • Identify synergy potential where- and whenever possible
  • Ensure full coverage of all business requirements in the received offers
  • Drive contractual coverage
  • Support operational improvements by negotiating commercial benefits
  • Keep alignment between purchasing and internal customer strategy
  • Complete handling of the ordering process via CEOS and SAP, including any complaints handling as well as internal and external communication
  • Preparing 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 Manager
  • Create and compile Sourcing Decisions Sheets, ensure BPBoC and NDA signatures, collect financial and commercial records, identify and develop vendors
  • Ensure, that agreements are created, approved and signed and communicate to the plants inside the region
  • Support and management of special projects
Qualifications
  • University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor/Masters) and extensive experience, related certifications.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in procurement, preferably in technical purchasing (NPM area) with verifiable success
  • Strong analytic and conceptual competence
  • Exceptional communicator capable of communicating effectively within a multi-cultural and across functions as well as all levels
  • Confident handling of SAP R/3 + S/4 and MS Office
  • Independent and responsible way of working as well as a quick comprehension
  • Advanced negotiating skills, assertiveness, goal- and result-oriented work
  • Fluent in German & English (writing and speaking).
  • Experience in project management
Additional InformationThe well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:
  • Training opportunities
  • Mobile and flexible working models
  • Sabbaticals
and much more...Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Continental