- Support developing global purchasing strategies for the respective Categories to ensure best prices, lean and efficient processes, availability as demanded and meet the necessary quality standards
- Support best cost country and localization strategy, whenever possible and reasonable
- Coordinate with related corporate functions in line with Continental purchasing standards
- Manage regional supplier portfolio
- Support supplier development/qualification activities to ensure timely sourcing, high quality and competitiveness
- Negotiate frame contracts (e.g. Supply and Purchase Frame Agreements, Business Partner Code of Conduct, etc.)
- Work with the different BA's and functions to find the best solutions from quality, service and availability of goods
- Steer selection of new (PM) suppliers in collaboration with R&D
- Monitor market pricing and availability movements for key production materials and timely communicate the impact
- Follow GDDL and apply all internal and external requirements
- Manage cross-functional task forces / projects (e.g., in case of raw material shortages)
- Meet cost requirements, implement and conduct cost saving activities
- Ensure competitiveness of prices in relation to the market and related feedstocks
- Identify and implement new supply sources and saving potentials, incl. market analysis
- Price budgeting and demand forecasting
- Calculate and report all savings in respective tools (e.g., RAMPIT)
- Maintain FC pricing/list
- Manage Risk analysis for the respective Categories and take required actions
- Supporting global category buyers in maintaining data in regional ERP systems.
- Degree in economics, engineering, operations (university / university of applied science).
- Min. 3 years professional experience in PUR, finance, sales and/or R&D.
- Experience in organizational development and design of processes.
- Experience in negotiations.
- Project management experience in major projects.
- Proven track record in implementing processes and IT systems.
- Experienced in working successfully on a national level, international level of advantage.
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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