Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist.
Founded in ****, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in **** and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.ContiTechis one of the world's leading material experts for industry applications.
The Continentalgroup sectoroffers its customers reliable,safeand convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and abovethe ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry.
With about20,000 employees (Status as of March ****) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0billion euros *****), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.Job DescriptionTarget:Regional Category Buyer is responsible for defining and executing sourcing strategies for a specific category in specific regions, aiming to optimize cost, ensure supply reliability, and create value.
The role focuses on supplier management, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration while monitoring market trends and risks to support business objectives.This level manages regional sourcing activities and supplier portfolios within assigned categories, delivering cost optimization, supplier performance and risk mitigation through execution of category strategies, while ensuring alignment with business objectives, governance standards and continuous improvement initiativesAdapts and executes global strategy within the region / define regional measures to execute global strategyEnsures compliance with general governance while considering local market dynamicsProvides regional input into strategy developmentManages regional supplier baseSupport onboarding of suppliers aligned with integral teamFeeds market intelligence & supplier performance data back to globalLeads supplier selection at regional level (if no global definition existing)Sourcing & Project Procurement & Project ManagementExecutes regional sourcing events / RFQsSupports project based procurement events (on plant or program level)Ensures on-time delivery for regional projects is escalated by SCMManage shortagesNegotiation & Contract ManagementExecutes local negotiations within defined supplier baseDefines contract frameworks, T&Cs;, and pricing models for defined supplier base, region or categoryEnsures adherence to global agreementsProcesses, Systems & ComplianceMakes sure usage of defined process standards, tools, and system landscapeEnsures compliance with corporate & regulatory requirementsDrives the usage of digital procurement tools (ePos, purchasing suite, etc.)Delivers regional savings targetsIdentifies local cost reduction opportunitiesImplements continuous improvement measures locallyRisk, Supply & Escalation ManagementMonitors regional supply risks and disruptionsExecutes mitigation and escalation handlingActs as first escalation layerCoordination & Stakeholder ManagementInterfaces with local stakeholders (plants, operations, engineering, other stakeholders in the region)Ensures implementation of global decisionsProvides regional feedback & escalation inputQualificationsEducation/certification:Bachelor Degree or higher or adequate long term professional experienceProfessional experience:3-5 years of professional experience in Purchasing or other relevant functionsProject and process experience:proven experience in Purchasing functions and organisational principles; project management experience is a plusVery good communicative skills & team playerHigh own initiative and ability to work independently acc.
to target settingsIntercultural and international experience:experienced in international cultures and business environment, worked in international Teams for minimum 3 years#J-*****-Ljbffr

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