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

Job Description

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 as well as plant-related equipment and services , while driving 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

Additional Information

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

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.

Qualifications

• University degree (Bachelor/Master/Diploma) or comparable qualification
• Several years of relevant professional experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a similar function
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong MS Office skills are mandatory; experience with SAP (R/3 or S/4) is 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.