Job Description
1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for various NPM categories in alignment with organizational goals and budgetary constraints.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including market research, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, and supplier negotiations.
2. Procurement Operations & SAP Integration
Manage the complete procurement lifecycle using SAP MM (Materials Management) and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) modules.Ensure accurate and timely conversion of purchase requisitions (PRs) / Indents to purchase orders (POs), and contracts within SAP / CEOS.3. Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers in accordance with company policies and compliance standards.Negotiate commercial terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and long-term contracts with key suppliers.Conduct regular supplier performance reviews based on KPIs such as delivery reliability, quality, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a strategic partner to internal departments including Administration, IT, HR, EHS, and Finance to understand procurement needs and deliver effective solutions.Support CAPEX, IT and OPEX planning by providing accurate cost estimates, lead times, and procurement strategies.5. Compliance, Governance & Reporting
Ensure Compliance with Business Partner Code of Conduct, Continental Ethics and Values and all Corporate Guidelines.6. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, supplier engagement, and cost optimization.Stay abreast of market trends, emerging suppliers, and innovations in indirect procurement.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
Minimum 12–15 years of progressive experience in procurement (managing NPM categories)
Proficiency in SAP MM / SRM is essential.
Additional Information
Key Skills :
Academic degree in business administration, engineering or comparable qualificationMinimum 10 years of professional experience in Purchasing of CAPEX and other technical purchasing (NPM area) with verifiable successKnowledge of MS Office tools as well as in SAP R / 3 and World Class Sourcing PlatformsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English are essential.Affinity for cooperation with people and intercultural competencesStrong negotiating skills, persuasion and communication skills