Tasks**Mission and Purpose of this position**:**Core Responsibilities**:- Approval and negotiation of shopping carts up to defined regional value threshold- Creation of purchase orders w/o value limits and in line with our guidelines- Management of the RfQ-Process for demands/shopping carts up to defined regional value threshold, incl. the awarding of suppliers- Realization of saving opportunities by bundling operational demands up to defined regional value threshold, substitution of suppliers, negotiations of payment/ delivery terms and warranty extensions- Processing of order confirmation (maintaining all relevant data in the system, clarification and approval of deviations) for critical/sensitive orders (e.G. storeroom items) defined by Regional Operations- Escalation Management/Problem Solving by executing approaches with the aim to secure local objectives- Invoice clarification in case of price deviations- Steering and Monitoring the automated replenishment process for coded materials- Identification and support on the creation of electronic catalogs to reduce manual processing requirements, while promoting the usage of existing ones- Mentoring of junior operational buyers**Additional Responsibilities**:- Know and analyze processes and/or information to propose improvements within the purchasing department- Implement measures and support the purchasing team in reaching team's common targets**Qualifications**:**Requirements**:**Basic Qualifications**:- Academic degree in International Business or Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics or comparable qualification- Fluent English language skills- More than 3 years of experience in Purchasing- Communication skills- Negotiation skills- Customer orientated skills**Preferred Qualifications**:- Presentation skills- Project Management skills- Knowledge of logistic concepts**Interfaces / Contacts**:A) InternallyRequisitioners (e.G. Plant Maintenance, Facility Management, R&D), Customer Relation Mangers, Tactical Sourcing Buyers, Category Management, Accounts Payable, Catalogue Team, Legal & Complianceb) ExternallySuppliers and Service ProvidersAbout usContinental 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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.KeyfactsJob-ID232974BRFunctionEinkaufNice to knowContinentals Spezialisten aus unterschiedlichen Disziplinen treiben den Trend des Automatisierten Fahrens mit aller Innovationskraft voran.App. w. professional exp.