Job DescriptionHOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACTSG11Key Responsibilities1. Commodity & Strategy Management
- Develop and implement commodity strategies aligned with Corporate Purchasing
- Lead global and regional negotiations, RFQs, contract awards, and implementation
- Secure short- and long-term supply at competitive total cost, quality, and innovation standards
- Conduct market and cost modeling analysis to support sourcing decisions and identify cost reduction and value creation initiatives
2. Supply Assurance & Raw Material Coordination
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials for planned production across assigned global and regional portfolios
- Support forecasting, budgeting, material planning, and inventory optimization to meet inventory targets and KPIs
- Monitor supply chain for efficiency opportunities and partner with Logistics, R&D, Finance, and Manufacturing
3. Supplier Relationship Management & Development
- Manage assigned global and regional supplier relationships, including performance reviews and executive engagement
- Source, evaluate, onboard, and develop new suppliers within assigned material cluster
- Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) including segmentation and rationalization
- Lead quality issue resolution and escalation management in alignment with stakeholders
- Monitor and ensure communication of forecasts to suppliers
4. Market Intelligence & Risk Management
- Monitor macroeconomic and commodity market developments (feedstock trends, FX rates, inflation, regulatory changes, industry demand, regulations, market trends etc)
- Identify sourcing risks and opportunities
- Exchange regularly with Regional Management and Corporate Purchasing
- Support sustainability, compliance, and corporate initiatives (eg conflict minerals, environmental programs)
5. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as regional ambassador for Corporate Purchasing strategy and support plant purchasing teams on sourcing strategies
- Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Quality, Legal, and ISCM (Inbound Supply Chain Management) to drive value and operational excellence
- Coordinate activities within the regional raw material cluster and represent Procurement in management forums
6. Reporting & Systems Governance
- Maintain material and supplier databases as needed for price tracking, and procurement systems (SAP, sourcing tools, savings trackers)
- Report savings, action plans, performance metrics, and provide input on raw material costs for P&L rollup and budgeting
- Ensure compliance with all company and Corporate Purchasing policies
7. Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in audits and assessments to ensure quality supply standards
- Travel approximately 20- 30% (international included)
- Execute projects as assigned
QualificationsWHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management or related field
- 5+ years of professional experience (3+ preferred in procurement, buying, sales, or supply chain management)
- Strong analytical and cost optimization skills with proficiency in data analysis
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent negotiation and contract management capabilities
- Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders
- Experience with multinational organizations and matrix organizations
- Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. Continental is not able to offer sponsorship now or in the future for this opportunity
- Continental is able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT- 7+ years of professional experience (3+ preferred in procurement, buying, sales, or supply chain management)
- 3+ years of experience in global sourcing or multi-regional procurement coordination
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing procurement teams or cross-functional projects
- Familiarity with sustainability and environmental compliance standards in procurement
- Experience in manufacturing or raw materials / commodity procurement
Additional InformationTHE PERKS- Immediate Benefits
- Robust Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
- Competitive Bonus Programs
- Employes 401k Match
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
- Hybrid Work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
- And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
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