Buyer MRO - Mt Vernon, United States - Continental

Description

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Job Description

THE COMPANY

Continental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we've been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Mt. Vernon, IL location is seeking a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented Senior Purchasing Specialist to join our group. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is dependable and accountable.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

Senior Purchasing Specialist

The overall most cost effective sourcing of MRO parts for the Plant in agreement with the overall targets of the PLT and TT Division. The sourcing responsibility incorporates all indirect material necessary for the tire production, including but not limited to Standard Spare Parts and resulting electrical and mechanical repair services for those parts and components. This function is responsible for all purchases on the local level above a certain dollar value.

1. Responsibility for preparation, lead and conclusion of negotiations for local/plant related MRO & services demands including decision-making, MM (IR/SL) setup or maintenance, order placement, and documentation in accordance with the internal guidelines.
2. Under the above mentioned responsibilities the following activities need to be carried out to meet the given targets:
3. Analyze the local vendor market
4. Implementation of the local supplier and purchasing strategy in line with the strategies of the central purchasing departments. Focus is in the total cost of the purchasing activities.
5. Identify and develop suppliers under the sourcing strategy. This includes the evaluation of suppliers, visits and audits if necessary.
6. Implement frame/consignment contracts whenever reasonable.
7. Follow through on warranty, logistics, and invoicing related issues.
8. Lead negotiations for claim handling
9. Cooperate with the central purchasing departments for:
10. Planning and communication of the plant's budgeted replacement projects for standard parts
11. Interface to MRO NAFTA Team to support on CEOS catalog adjustments, pricing agreements (local/regional/global)
12. Information about local suppliers
13. Knowledge transfer about special country regulations
14. Follow up of payments
15. Cooperate with the plants needs for:
16. Attend meetings and be an integral part of project teams as requested as they pertain to MRO matters.
17. Assist/support storeroom personnel in matters pertaining to stock, stock count, warranties, SAP issues including various programs utilized (i.e. consignment, stocking agreements, scheduling agreements, repair and exchanges programs)
18. Assist with local issues pertaining to goods receipts, invoices and their discrepancies within SAP

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

* Immediate Benefits

* Paid Time Off

* Tuition & Employee Discounts

* Annual Bonus

* Employer 401(k) Match

* And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Related Field

2 Years Relevant Experience

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is not able to offer visa support.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in NPM Purchasing

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to - or contact US Recruiting at This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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