Job Description
The Plant Buyer is responsible for the overall ContiTech IAM plant purchasing responsibilities for our Lincoln, NE Plant.
As the first point of contact to the users at each location, the Plant Buyer is mainly responsible for solving problems locally or addressing them properly up in the structure. This position will report to the Lead PM Team ContiTech Industrial Solutions Americas.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
* Negotiate prices, contracts, and other commercial conditions for local vendors' contracts.
* Conduct local audits and coordinate action plans in cooperation with supporting areas.
* Manage and execute RFQs for samples, spot items, and handle periodic sourcing of BOM local items (excluding other category buyers).
* Responsible for supplier management and guarantee compliance to documents and ContiTech policies, i.e. BPCoC, NDA, GQA, certifications, Sustainability, Compliance, etc.
* Integrate the productive material yearly budgeting process team (Standard Cost, MPV, FC), representing the purchasing community.
* Act as the first escalation level to SCM, Quality, and R&D when needed for commercial issues.
* Assist with purchasing parties on SQM approval processes and external/internal audits.
* Support regional and global category colleagues to settle contracts/agreements locally.
* Commercial check, selection of vendors, and vendor document collection as supporting functions of Global and Regional roles.
* Continuous improvement: DPO increase, Working Capital reduction, Cost Reduction projects, Automation, etc.
* Execute and maintain purchasing (and correlated) policies at the locations, clear users' questions, and escalate topics to other purchasing associates if required.
* Enter contracts/agreements and purchase orders of non-pre-negotiated (spot) items under their responsibility into SAP to enable further materials management by SCM, such as samples, items for any kind of development, or specific production demands.
* Maintain systems, tools, and report data updated, i.e. Vendor Master, Material Master, Saving reporting tools, etc.
Additional Information
THE PERKS
• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566.
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Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
* Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or related field.
* 2+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment OR a minimum of 4 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
* Experience with negotiation.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Experience with agreements and contracts.
* Knowledge in supply chain, import, and export.
* Experience with commodities and market trend analysis.
* Experience in SAP.
* Experience utilizing an ERP system.
* Experience in MS Office.
No relocation is provided for this role.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT
* Experience within the rubber and/or chemical industries.
* Project management experience.
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 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.
ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe, and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector, and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe, and North and South America.
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