NPM Purchasing EMEA Category Buyer - Infrastructure (m/f/diverse) ContiTech - REF96175U

As NPM Purchasing EMEA Category Buyer – Infrastructure (m/f/diverse), you take ownership of global purchasing activities across your category, with a strong focus on intralogistics, CAPEX projects (e.g. plant-related equipment and infrastructure), as well as related services. You drive sustainable value creation through best practices and close collaboration with internal stakeholders and key business partners. Your Responsibilities: • End-to-end responsibility for global category purchasing, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting • Preparation, execution, and finalization of international negotiations with a strong focus on value creation (e.g. TCO) • Drive cost optimization, bundling effects, make-or-buy decisions, and value engineering initiatives • Manage supplier performance, claims, and escalations with strategic relevance • Own the contract lifecycle and ensure compliance with internal policies and guidelines • Translate category strategies into clear actions, KPIs, and measurable results • Advise and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and satisfaction • Use data analytics and digital procurement tools to improve efficiency and decision-making • Lead or contribute to cross-functional and global purchasing projects • University degree (Bachelor/Master/Diploma) or comparable qualification • Several years of relevant professional experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a similar function • Experience in CAPEX procurement, project-based sourcing, or technical purchasing is a strong advantage • Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills • Experience with SAP (R/3 or S/4) and MS Office preferred • Structured, independent, and results-oriented working style • Excellent English and German skills (written and verbal); additional language skills are an advantage   Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome. The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as: • Training opportunities • Mobile and flexible working models • Sabbaticals and much more... Sounds interesting for you? Click here to find out more. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.