Your tasks
- 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 regional supplier portfolio incl.
market analysis.
- Steer selection of new (Production Material) 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.
**Profile**:
- Degree in economics, engineering, operations or related field (university / university of applied science).
- Professional experience in raw material purchasing or comparable function.
- Experience in working in an international acting company with a general purchasing network is beneficial.
- 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.
**Offer**:
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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About us
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods.
Founded in ****, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation.
In ****, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.
**Keyfacts**:
Job ID
**REF*****C**
Field of work
**Purchasing**
Location
**San Luis Potosí - Contitech**
Leadership level
**Leading Self**
Job flexibility
**Hybrid Job**
- Contact
**Felisa Espinosa**
- Legal Entity
**ContiTech Mexicana, S. de R.L. de C.V.

📌 Regional Category Buyer (San Luis Potosí)
🏢 Continental
📍 San Luis Potosí