Continental AG
- Global Purchasing Manager for Chemicals
Toulouse2003 - 2009• Develop, maintain, communicate and implement purchasing strategies for the a.m. raw materials.
• Secure short-term (troubleshooting) to long-term raw material supply at optimized competitive prices, quality and innovation on a global basis.
• Conduct negotiations, set up frame contracts, and identify, implement and track saving and related actions.
• Supervise and council local purchasing personnel in procuring a.m. raw materials.
• Optimize purchasing processes, supply chain and stocks related to cost, working capital and supply security.