Company Description

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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

• Coordinate with the Lead Buyer to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Responsible for material planning and availability to ensure continuous production and minimize supply risks.
• Monitor shipment status for both overseas and domestic suppliers.
• Conduct regular supplier visits and meetings with key internal plant stakeholders to ensure alignment and address operational requirements.
• Support new introduce material.
• Initiate and manage supplier quality improvement programs and develop alternative sources of supply to strengthen supplier performance and establish an optimized and reliable supply chain.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including material shortages, supplier capacity constraints, delivery delays, and other potential disruptions.
• Manage and control CUD /Inventory levels in line with plant targets.
• Raise awareness and provide relevant information regarding ESH (Environment, Safety & Health) responsibilities and requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience in Purchasing / Procurement function of Non-Production Materials (NPM) & Services or Logistic.
• Experience in Tire Manufacturing industry knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience in Planner and SAP system.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Power BI etc.).
• Has negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience in project management.
• Has analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to analysis data and make data-driven decisions.
• Good command of English.

Additional Information

What We Offer

Free lunch, uniform and company transportation.

• Housing allowance.
• Performance bonus.
• Provident fund.
• Flexible working program.
• Family health care program.
• Group insurance (medical, dental).
• Inclusive and diverse culture.
• Good health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness).Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.