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Continental10 months ago

Global Category Buyer (m/f/diverse)

On-site · Changshu, Jiangsu, China

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Enterprise

Job Summary

Global Category Buyer role focused on developing global purchasing strategies for the category, driving best-cost and localization strategies, managing a global supplier portfolio, negotiating frame agreements, and ensuring timely sourcing and quality. Requires experience in strategic raw material purchasing, international collaboration, and strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills. Fluency in English and willingness to travel (~10-15%) are essential. Office location in Changshu, Jiangsu, China; in-person work arrangement.

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in economics, engineering, operations or related field (university / university of applied science)
  • Professional experience in strategic raw material purchasing or comparable function
  • Professional experience in working in an international acting company with a global purchasing network
  • Fluent English language skills (written and spoken)
  • Good negotiation and communication skills and analytical thinking
  • Proven project management skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Proven project management skills
  • Fluent English language skills (written and spoken)
  • Good negotiation and communication skills and analytical thinking
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