CATEGORY PURCHASER (m/f)

Job description:
market analysis
support preparation of category strategy with crossfunctional partners
support market investigation, new supplier introduction process
preparation of sourcing process (data collection and preparation, price evaluation, negotiation with suppliers)
contract negotiation and contract preparation
data maitenance and reporting
participation of support of change management process
close cooperation with local pur. departement, SQM and logistic

We are looking for team member for Category Machined Components (MAC), responsible for Diesel common rail HP pumps, Gasoline pumps and Turbocharger housings and relevant components.
Requirements:
time frame: November 2015 – December 2016
experince in automotive industry & purchasing (negotiation skills)
standard PC experience (MS office), Lotus Notes and SAP is advantage
advance English (+ Germany language is advantage)
open for traveling and supplier visits / eventualy other Continental locations
Offer:
Possibility to bind carrier with perspective of automotive industry
Interesting job in multinational company
Possibility to use foreign languages
Personal and professional growth
Modern working environment, work with high technologies
Motivating system of remunerations and benefits
Education programs and programs of foreign languages and foreign locations