Global Category Buyer - Compounds

Continental; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental recherche un gestionnaire d'achats pour superviser le portefeuille de la catégorie automobile en assurant des négociations efficaces et en construisant des relations solides avec les fournisseurs. Le candidat idéal aura au moins un diplôme pertinent ou plusieurs années d'expérience dans un rôle similaire, incluant la gestion des risques et l'analyse de marché. Ce poste offre de nombreux avantages, y compris un bonus annuel et un plan 401(k) attractif.

Benefits

Bénéfices immédiats

Congés payés

Remises sur les frais de scolarité

Bonus annuel

Correspondance 401(k)

Qualifications

• Expérience dans l'achat de caoutchouc, plastiques, ou matériaux connexes.
• Compétences en gestion de portefeuille d'achats et analyse de l'offre.
• Capacité à voyager jusqu'à 30% du temps.

Responsibilities

• Construire et maintenir une stratégie de portefeuille en alignement avec les besoins de BA.
• Gérer les négociations au niveau du fournisseur et maintenir les contrats globaux.
• Identifier et intégrer de nouveaux fournisseurs potentiels.

Skills

Négociations

Analyse de marché

Gestion des risques

Leadership

Education

Baccalauréat dans un domaine connexe

4+ années d'expérience en achats de catégorie

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a portfolio strategy aligned with BA needs, defining a well-balanced portfolio to minimize risk, ensure flexibility, and gain a competitive advantage in the supplier market.
• Define, deliver, and update the Sourcing List.
• Identify and onboard new potential suppliers as needed.
• Identify value improvement activities and steer their implementation.
• Present and align strategies with BA stakeholders.
• Handle negotiations at the Category Supplier level and maintain necessary global contracts.
• Support advanced purchasing with complex negotiations.
• Manage suppliers on behalf of BA and support regional purchasing for quality, supply, and commercial escalation.
• Assist plants during escalation for supply issues related to quality or delivery.
• Share market insights with stakeholders and report category performance regularly.
• Forecast expected price developments.

Your Profile

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 4+ years of relevant experience in automotive category purchasing (rubber, plastics, etc.).
• Experience with purchasing portfolios, supplier lists, market analysis, and forecasting.
• Strong negotiation skills, including RFQ, offer analysis, and negotiation.
• Understanding of risk management, claims, finance, and legal aspects.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Additional qualifications that stand out:

• Project management or leadership experience.
• Experience with rubber or related materials.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. No visa sponsorship or relocation is provided.

Our Offer

Benefits include:

• Immediate benefits, paid time off, tuition and employee discounts, annual bonus, 401(k) match, and more.

Continental is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations or assistance, contact us at [e-mail] or 248.393.5566.

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