Regional Category Buyer

Your tasks
- prices, lean and efficient processes, availability on demand, and meeting the necessary quality standards.
- Drive best cost country and localization strategy.
- Coordinate with related corporate functions in line with Continental purchasing standards.
- Manage regional supplier portfolio incl.
market analysis.
- Steer selection of new (Production Material) suppliers in collaboration with R&D and develop suppliers to ensure timely sourcing, quality and competitiveness.
- Negotiate frame agreements.
- Monitor market pricing and availability movements for key production materials.
- Manage task forces/projects and related risk analyses for the respective categories, and taking necessary actions (e.g. in case of raw material shortages).
- Support price budgeting and demand forecasting.
- Calculate and report all savings in respective tools.
**Profile**:
- Degree in economics, engineering, operations or related field (univ...