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Tasks

Responsible to control the supplier-related milestones during the product development phase in time sourcing
- Involvment of suppliers at a very early point of time
- Continuous tracking and feedback of APQP / PPAP status from SQM
- Follow-up on supplier and material status
- Drives and controls the change management process for components towards the suppliers and CM/SQM
- Ensures a smooth and comprehensive hand-over to Plant Purchasing

Reporting structure among the PLC gates (Additional)

Participation in IPTS (project open issues list) meetings (Additional)

Analyze future material needs of BUs and be responsible for technical changes until SOP

Responsible to control the sourcing process for pre-selection of supplier
- Ensures availability of NDA with each involved supplier
- Requests for quotation
- Adherence to supplier and material strategies
- Supports final negotiations in conjunction with Category Purchasing
- Ensures in time Supplier Component Review e.g. by organizing/inviting the meetings.
- Creates and updates the Sourcing Documentation until official e-sign

Ensure availability of Maturity Evaluation and updates from the project team (additional)

Identify missing or not up-to-date audits / GQA and request (re-)audit/completion from responsible SQM. (future)

Support by cost Reduction Programs (CRP) for BU’s products after SOP
- Re-design to cost / CRP program
- Responsible for sourcing after SOP for BU-specific parts or if the BU has triggered the sorucing

Commercial responsibility for the material costs of the BU products.
- To calculate and control Bill-of-Material (BOM) during acquisition phase
- Develop concepts of cost-efficient design with R&D to enable customer award
- Responsible to meet BOM costs before SOP
- Design-to-cost activities during the product development phase to achieve material cost committed during the acquisition phase (PCIS)

Responsible to order B/C-samples for the location/projects.

**Qualifications**:

- University degree in Economics/Technical studies or relevant professional experience
- 2-3 years of experience in purchasing functions or commercial position (preferred to be automotive industry related).
- 2-3 years of project experience desirable
- capability to operate with different cultures
- Experience in working with international teams on purchasing issues
- Understanding for different foreign cultures (NAFTA, Asia, several Europe cultures)
- SAP (creation, edition, and review roles).
- Product technical drawings and specifications understanding.
- Written / oral communication with various functional areas.
- Negotiation skills.
- English (business language / commercial topics).
- IncoTerms.
- Payment terms and cash flow analysis.
- Overall supply chain/value stream mapping.
- Interpretation of key financial indicators.
- Quality System based on IATF 16949
- Management system based on ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018

About us

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 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 193,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary. The Autonomous Mobility and Safety business area develops, produces and integrates active and passive safety technologies and controls vehicle dynamics. The product portfolio ranges from electronic and hydraulic brake and chassis control systems to sensors, advanced driver assistance systems, airbag electronics and sensors, electronic air suspension systems and cleaning systems for windscreens and headlights. Autonomous Mobility and Safety has a high level of systems expertise in the interconnectivity of individual components. As a result, products and system functions are created along the “SensePlanAct” chain of effects. These make driving safer and easier and pave the way for autonomous mobility.

Keyfacts

Job-ID

222263BR

Function

Einkauf

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