Job Description

Company Description

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

Job Description

As part of the Demand Fulfillment organization, the IAM BA Procurement Manager is responsible for driving the efficient management of raw materials and inbound logistics across the assigned IAM Business Area. This role serves as the key interface between Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams, ensuring supply continuity, inventory optimization, and risk mitigation while supporting business profitability and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will provide functional leadership for procurement activities, foster collaboration across plants, and drive strategic initiatives to improve supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure raw material availability and inbound supply performance.
• Optimize inventory levels and working capital.
• Drive supply risk identification and mitigation.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, and SCM teams globally.
• Lead procurement planning standards and best practices.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and SIOP processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Materials Planning, or Demand Fulfillment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional and global organizations.
• SAP and supply chain planning systems experience preferred.
• Two or more year on leadership experience
• Successfull working experience in an international organization / context
• High level of customer orientation

Additional Information

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