Regional Purchaser

About the role

Continental, through its ContiTech group sector, is looking for a Regional Purchaser based in Budapest. The role covers negotiation, implementation and communication of contracts for one or several plants in the region, and works closely with supply chain management, sales, R&D and Quality.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and handle their implementation and communication for one or more plants in the region
• Create savings, identify potential and drive improvement processes
• Secure delivery quantities
• Communicate internally and externally with suppliers and other partners
• Work closely with SCM, SD, R&D and Quality departments
• Support group-wide communication of market-relevant information and back global lead buyers with trend information

Required profile

• At least 2 years of buying/purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Able to complete a range of tasks of varying difficulty within agreed timescales
• Able to organise and prioritise a varied workload with minimal supervision
• Respects confidentiality

What we offer

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