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.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

The MRO and Capital Goods Plant Purchaser will support the primary vision of the Corporate Indirect Purchasing organization by providing high stakeholder value, low total cost of ownership, and high efficiency.  This will be achieved through the development and implementation of strategy and negotiations relating to supply and pricing for Clinton, MS Plant and alignment with other North American locations.  Long term objective to establish optimum customer support, motivated supply base through pooling volumes, and use of common strategies in order to maximize contributions to the operating profit of the plant as well as the North American Region.  

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Ensure delivery and service quality towards internal customers.
• Point of contact for plant purchasing issues.
• Supplier Management – support with data, when appropriate, during supplier reviews.
• Complete special tasks assigned by Purchasing Manager & Plant Operations Manager.
• Communicate with internal customers to understand needs for parts/services.
• Source, negotiate, order, and track inbound materials/services.
• Ensure compliance to all mandatory requirements including Corporate Policy, Plant policy, Safety, Environmental, ISO, & Quality.
• Analyze market situation to identify risks & opportunities relating to current/future supply
• Supplier Management - maintenance and creation of frame/consignment contracts with suppliers. Control of information flow to suppliers and negotiations on all issues together with Corporate Purchasing. 
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities and alternatives, build relevant strategy together with Corporate Purchasing while ensuring agreements of all parties (Plant, Engineering, etc.).
• Ensure that supplier warranty, proper logistic and invoicing procedures/costs are followed.  Also supporting all customer satisfaction responsibilities including: representing indirect purchasing during any plant meetings and developing and implementing actions to support individual plant needs.
• Review procedures within area of responsibility to ensure conformance with requirements, policies and procedures and manages KPI's to target.
• Provide updates to management for continuous improvement of plant purchasing activities.
• Provide updates of respective area during scheduled staff meetings.
• Manage KPI's to exceed targets by managing processes efficiently.
• Utilize SAP to execute from order preparation through timely delivery of ordered items in order to support the production needs of the plant while optimizing working capital.
• Update SAP material master data as necessary.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Advanced MS Office Application - MS Outlook and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Planning and organization skills
• Team player and service oriented
• Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively
• High sense of urgency to achieve goals, results driven, communicates, willing to learn, works well under pressure, customer focused, team player.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• At least 2 years professional experience in a purchasing/contract management role
• Communication skills in international surrounding
• Proven analytical skills
• SAP experience - Knowledge of Material Management (MM) activities in SAP highly preferred
• Project management experience

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as company issued/approved steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  as needed in the required areas.  
• This role is within a climate-controlled area of the facility.

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits 
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Of
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employes 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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