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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services. ▪ Sub project leader for material topics in the project team ▪ Responsibility to control the supplier-related milestones during the product development phase in-time sourcing: ▪ Involvment of suppliers at a very early point of time ▪ Continuous feedback of APQP / PPAP status from SQM ▪ Follow-up on supplier and material status ▪ Drive and control the change management process for components toward the suppliers and CM/SQM ▪ Ensure a smooth and comprehensive hand-over to Plant Purchasing ▪ Analyze future material needs of BAs and responsibility for technical changes until SOP▪ Responsibility to control the sourcing process for pre-selection of supplier: ▪ Ensure availability of NDA with each involved supplier ▪ Request for quotation ▪ Adherence to supplier and material strategies ▪ Support final negotiations in conjunction with Category Purchasing ▪ Ensure in time Supplier Component Review e.g. by organizing/inviting the meetings. ▪ Create and update the Sourcing Documentation until official e-sign▪ Support cost Reduction Programs (CRP) for BA’s products after SOP: ▪ Re-design to cost / CRP program ▪ Responsibility for sourcing after SOP for BA-specific parts or if the BA has triggered the sourcing▪ Commercial responsibility for the material costs of the BA products: ▪ Calculate and control Bill-of-Material (BOM) during acquisition phase ▪ Develop concepts of cost efficient design with R&D to enable customer award ▪ Responsibility to meet BOM cost before SOP ▪ Design-to-cost activities during product development phase to achieve material cost committed during acquisition phase (PCIS) ▪Responsibility to order B/C-samples for the location/projects **University degree in Engineering /Technical studies or relevant professional experience with minimum 8~12 years of experience.** Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.