About this role
About the Role The Regional Buyer will drive design-to-cost optimization and manage BOM targets from acquisition to SOP. This role leads cross-functional sourcing teams, negotiates contracts, and applies total cost of ownership (TCO) to select final suppliers, while tracking milestones and maintaining live pricing in ContTech systems. What You'll Do
- Drive design-to-cost optimization and manage BOM targets from acquisition to SOP.
- Lead cross-functional sourcing teams, negotiate contracts, and apply TCO to select final suppliers.
- Track supplier milestones, sample delivery, and change management until SOP; maintain live pricing in ContTech systems.
- Identify supply risks and define mitigation actions; negotiate and archive project-specific contracts.
- Translate product roadmaps into purchasing strategy; drive cost-reduction, localization, and annual price negotiations post-SOP. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain
- 3+ years in automotive or industrial procurement
- Expert-level command of ContiTech purchasing processes, negotiation techniques, and cross-cultural communication
- Expert-level technical understanding of components and commercial/contract law knowledge
- Advanced analytical problem-solving, strategic thinking, and proficiency in SAP, SupplyON, MS Office, and Fides
- Advanced knowledge of supply chain procedures and regional market dynamics
- Fluent English; ability to operate effectively across different cultures