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Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.\nTire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.\n Coordinate with the Lead Buyer to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.\nResponsible for material planning and availability to ensure continuous production and minimize supply risks.\nMonitor shipment status for both overseas and domestic suppliers.\nConduct regular supplier visits and meetings with key internal plant stakeholders to ensure alignment and address operational requirements.\nSupport new introduce material.\nInitiate and manage supplier quality improvement programs and develop alternative sources of supply to strengthen supplier performance and establish an optimized and reliable supply chain.\nIdentify and mitigate supply chain risks, including material shortages, supplier capacity constraints, delivery delays, and other potential disruptions.\nManage and control CUD /Inventory levels in line with plant targets.\nRaise awareness and provide relevant information regarding ESH (Environment, Safety & Health) responsibilities and requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and procedures.\n Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain or related field.\nExperience in Purchasing / Procurement function of Non-Production Materials (NPM) & Services or Logistic. \nExperience in Tire Manufacturing industry knowledge is an advantage.\nExperience in Planner and SAP system.\nProficient Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Power BI etc.).\nHas negotiation and contract management skills.\nExperience in project management.\nHas analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to analysis data and make data-driven decisions.\nGood command of English.\n What We Offer\nFree lunch, uniform and company transportation.\nHousing allowance.\nPerformance bonus.\nProvident fund.\nFlexible working program. \nFamily health care program.\nGroup insurance (medical, dental).\nInclusive and diverse culture.\nGood health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness).\nReady to drive with Continental? 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