Global Category Buyer

• Support in developing global purchasing strategies for the respective categories to ensure best prices, lean and efficient processes, availability on demand, and meeting the necessary quality standards.
• Drive best cost country and localization strategy.
• Coordinate with related corporate functions in line with Continental purchasing standards.
• Manage global supplier portfolio incl. market analysis.
• Steer selection of new (PM) suppliers in collaboration with R&D and develop suppliers to ensure timely sourcing, quality and competitiveness.
• Negotiate frame agreements.
• Monitor market pricing and availability movements for key production materials.
• Manage task forces/projects and related risk analyses for the respective categories, and taking necessary actions (e.g. in case of raw material shortages).
• Support price budgeting and demand forecasting.
• Calculate and report all savings in respective tools.

• Bachelor's Degree in economics, engineering, operations or related field (university / university of applied science).
• Professional experience in raw material purchasing or comparable function.
• Professional experience in working in an international acting company with a global purchasing network.
• Very good negotiation and communication skills and analytical thinking.
• Proven project management skills.
• Fluent English language skills (written and spoken), further languages beneficial.
• Ability to work independently as well as high level of self-motivation and teamwork.
• High level of social & intercultural competence.
• Willingness to travel (circa 10-15%).

At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.

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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.