Regional Purchaser EMEA (m/w/d) - REF79243C

• 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.   Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.