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Continental Tactical Category Manager - Purchasing NPM in Shinagawa City, Japan
As one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide, we develop solutions to fulfill people´s dreams of mobility on a daily basis. Driver safety, sustainability and industrialization of future technology are just some of our key fields where we already make a meaningful difference in the everyday life of people. Knowing our technology helps to make the world a better and safer place is what drives us.
Responsible for managing Purchasing activities in the area of Indirect / Non-production Materials (NPM) within the Continental Tire Purchasing Organization for Japan and South Korea.
In collaboration with Regional & Global Continental Purchasing teams, the main objective is to establish best commercial conditions while optimizing a supplier base through aggregation of spend and common strategies. Implement optimal sourcing solutions across a mix of NPM categories, which includes but not limited to Facilities, HR, Marketing, IT, Freight & Logistics, and other Corporate & Professional Services.
In addition, act as the main local Purchasing point of contact to help educate stakeholders around compliance to Continental Purchasing rules, policy, and processes.
The TCM is responsible for, but not limited to:
Partner with Strategic Category Managers to help execute category strategies; end to end strategic sourcing/RFP activities; negotiations; leading & influencing stakeholders.
Be an advocate and help drive compliance in line with Purchasing policy and all other company policies & procedures and applicable legislations.
Identify short- & long-term cost-out opportunities and meet or exceed annual savings targets.
Champion the use of Continental Purchasing tools which includes but not limited to Supplier Performance Management (SPM), Supplier Due Diligence (SCOUT), Indirect Savings Tool (IST), Contract Lifecycle management (CLM).
In partnership with relevant stakeholders & Legal team, help prepare new contracts, variations/amendments (terms, pricing, scope, KPI etc.) and understand application of CLM.
Assist in Shopping Cart creation OR approval of Purchase Orders, ensuring proper documentations (Quote, SDS, eSign) are available before start of Purchase Requisition.
Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or Diploma in Procurement/Purchasing or Supply Chain.
3-5 years of Purchasing/Procurement experience or other related disciplines in Indirect/NPM goods & services.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and foundational background in the use of SAP.
Fluency – Bilingual in English & Japanese. (Make sure to mention your Japanese language proficiency in your resume)
Commercial acumen - Demonstrates financial literacy, deep knowledge and understanding of business drivers and external markets.
S t r ategic cost management - Understands the elements that comprise the total cost of ownership.
Ability to influence - Behaves in ways that offer colleagues and stakeholders the invitation to change (behavior, attitudes, thoughts and ways) without formal authority. Can reach a compromise or agreement to achieve the best possible outcome while seeking mutual benefits and maintaining relationships.
Pr oblem solving and decision making – Strong attention to detail and proactively identifies / defines the problem; generates, and evaluates alternative solutions, and selects or commercially advises on the best alternative. Strikes a balance between innovating and orchestrating for change.
Planning & Project management – ability to autonomously prioritize competing tasks and manage time efficiently.
Communication - A dynamic communication style with a high EQ that can adapt to different stakeholder personalities & inspire healthy dialogue.
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