Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

About the role

ContiTech, a sector of Continental, develops and manufactures intelligent, environmentally friendly products and systems for the automotive, railway, mining and agricultural industries. This full-time position in Szeged ensures efficient management of raw materials and merchandised products, supporting BA-level raw material and inbound logistics topics.

Key responsibilities

• Establish a procurement tactical plan to maximise profitability and minimise production disruption risks
• Manage total risk exposure, risk mitigation investments and risk transfer pricing in line with governance
• Ensure know-how transfer between plants and collaborate with PUR to mitigate supply risks
• Keep inventory levels, replenishment and operation (based on SIOP results) efficient and transparent for the service and merchandise segment
• Lead supplier switch projects (e.g. European to Asian supplier), define ramp-up/down scenarios and provide forecasts to suppliers
• Define the supply strategy (make-to-stock vs make-to-order) to ensure availability under volatile conditions
• Escalate supplier delays and backlogs and help create recovery plans; act as the purchasing department contact for merchandise issues

Required profile

• Several years of experience in supply chain planning or purchasing, with good cross-functional knowledge
• Experience designing SCM processes and a proven track record implementing SCM processes and IT systems
• Project management experience in major SCM projects, preferably international
• Leadership experience desirable
• International work experience and strong customer orientation

Required skills

• Deep SAP know-how
• Excellent knowledge of SCM tools and methods, especially supply chain planning
• Strong communication, facilitation and moderation skills in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals and other benefits supporting work-life balance