Regional Buyer

Regional Buyer

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. 

 ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

• Cost & BOM Control: Drive design-to-cost optimization and manage BOM targets from acquisition to SOP.

• Sourcing Execution: Lead cross-functional sourcing teams, negotiate contracts, and apply TCO to select final suppliers.

• Project Management: Track supplier milestones, sample delivery, and change management until SOP; maintain live pricing in ContTech systems.

• Risk & Compliance: Identify supply risks and define mitigation actions; negotiate and archive project-specific contracts.

• Series Support: Translate product roadmaps into purchasing strategy; drive cost-reduction, localization, and annual price negotiations post-SOP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain

• 3+ years in automotive or industrial procurement

• Expert-level command of ContiTech purchasing processes, negotiation techniques, and cross-cultural communication

• Expert-level technical understanding of components and commercial/contract law knowledge

• Advanced analytical problem-solving, strategic thinking, and proficiency in SAP, SupplyON, MS Office, and Fides

• Advanced knowledge of supply chain procedures and regional market dynamics

• Fluent English; ability to operate effectively across different cultures