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

NPM Purchasing EMEA Category Buyer – Infrastructure (m/f/diverse)

Take ownership of global purchasing activities across the infrastructure category with a strong focus on intralogistics and CAPEX projects such as plant-related equipment and infrastructure. Drive sustainable value creation through best practices and close collaboration with internal stakeholders and key business partners.

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 optimisation, 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.

Qualifications

• University degree (Bachelor, Master, or 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.

Benefits

• Training opportunities.
• Mobile and flexible working models.
• Sabbaticals.
• Additional benefits to support work‑life balance.

EEO Statement

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

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.