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Company Description
Continental 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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.
The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber”, the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services. 
Job Description
We are looking for you, a Global Lead Buyer EPDM & CR (m/f/diverse), to support our area CT Operations at the location Hannover.
Your tasks will focus on the following activities:
• Leading the ContiTech Purchasing Team for synthetic rubbers (e.g. EPDM and CR) to be in line with sourcing strategy and agreed guidelines
• Purchasing Ambassador for the regions, including coordination of activities with ContiTech & Group Purchasing
• Meeting cost requirements, implementing and conducting cost saving activities
• Active supporting, coordination between purchasing and other functions e.g. SCM and R&D
• Supporting implementation of Continental standard business processes, according to global standards
• Coordination between implementation team and local process owners
• Running and supporting global/regional/plant purchasing optimization projects, ensuring alignment with corresponding guidelines
• Coordinating in line with Continental purchasing standards
• Ensuring compliance with all policies and processes at all times
• Ensuring proper communication of policies and processes
Qualifications
• University degree (Diploma/Bachelor/Master) and/or extensive experience
• Long term experience of purchasing experience, preferably rubber industry
• Several years of experience in a leading position
• Negotiation experience in an international trade environment
• Experience in a variety of projects related to purchasing, cost improvements, efficiency gains as well as experience in organizational development and transformation
• Independent working style, good communication skills, ability to work in a team and a confident manner
Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
Additional Information
We want our employees to do well with us. That's why we not only offer exciting career prospects in a leading global technology company, but also a comprehensive range of additional benefits. These include a company pension scheme, training opportunities, mobile and flexible working models (e.g. sabbaticals) and much more. We support our employees in finding a good work-life balance and promote their professional development.
Click here to find out more about the specific benefits you can expect at Continental and how they can enrich your working life.

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