- Approval and negotiations of shopping carts and Purchase Requisitions up to 25 k;
- Creates and sends Purchase Orders to the suppliers ( Purchase to Pay process ).
- Realization of saving opportunities by bundling operational demands, substitution of suppliers, negotiations of payment-/delivery terms and warranty extensions
- Clearance of invoice deviations in case of price difference;
- Management of the RfQ-Process for demands/shopping carts < 25 k offer evaluation, creation of offer comparison, including the awarding of suppliers;
- Identification and support on the creation of electronic catalogs to reduce manual processing requirements, while promoting the usage of existing ones;
- Different reporting of the repetitive bought items in scope of increase automation.
- Steering and Monitoring the automated replenishment process for coded materials;-
- Support for specialists in clarifying differences in the region within the catalogs used
- Ensure necessary transparency and documentation of supplier decisions according to compliance guidelines (e.g. Sourcing Decision Sheet).
- Sustainable reduction of purchasing prices in consideration of functional and quality aspects.
- Implement measures and support the Category and Sourcing team in reaching team's common targets.
- Ensure Compliance with Business Partner Code of Conduct, Continental Ethics and Values and all Corporate Guidelines; Ensure, that agreements are created, approved and signed and communicate to the plants inside the region
Qualifications：
Academic degree or comparable qualification
1-3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in NPM area
Confident handling of SAP and MS Office
Process knowledge is plus
Clear communication and logical thinking
Independent and responsible way of working as well as a quick comprehension
Good negotiating skills, assertiveness, goal- and result-oriented work
Fluent in English (writing and speaking).
Experience in project management is plus