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Junior · 2+ years exp
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Continental is a German automotive supplier founded in Hanover in 1871 as a rubber manufacturer, and it remains one of the largest tyre makers in the world alongside its vehicle technology business. Its automotive division supplies braking and safety systems, driver assistance sensors, displays, vehicle networking and software, while separate businesses cover tyres for cars and commercial vehicles and industrial rubber products under ContiTech. Listed in Frankfurt, the group spun off its powertrain business as Vitesco in 2021 and separated its automotive division as Aumovio in 2025 to leave tyres and ContiTech as the core.

Continental develops groundbreaking technologies and services for the sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machinery, traffic and transportation. Continental achieved sales of 39.7 billion euros in 2024 and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets. Guided by the vision of being the customers' first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech division focuses on development and materials expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastic, metal and fabric. These can also be equipped with electronic components to functionally optimize them for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction and surfaces. ContiTech also serves the automotive and transport industries as well as rail transport.

  • Negotiation of contracts and implementation and communication for one or multiple plants in the region
  • Creation of savings, potential, synergies
  • Driving improvement processes
  • Securing delivery quantities
  • Supplier communication
  • Internal and external correspondence for the area of responsibility, close communication with SCM, SD, R&D and Quality Department
  • Supporting group-wide communication of market-relevant information
  • Supporting global lead buyers with background information (trends)

Minimum of 2 years Buying / Purchasing experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment

Completing a range of tasks with different degrees of difficulty within agreed timescales.

Organising and prioritise a varied workload with minimum amount of supervision.

Respecting confidentiality.

Good GCSE's and ideally A Levels or equivalent.

Buying qualification desirable .

Computer literacy (MS Office).

Interpersonal skills and verbal / non-verbal communication skills.

Time management and organizational skills.

Negotiation and facilitation.

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