Tactical Category Specialist in Purchasing

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.

• Execute the purchasing process for indirect materials.
• Collaborate with other teams/internal clients to understand business needs and develop effective purchasing strategies.
• Knowledge of different types of negotiation concepts.
• Conduct market analysis and quotations.
• Seek for cost reductions by creating synergies between plants/business areas.
• Maintain interface with the global purchasing team, collaborating on strategic alignment of suppliers.
• Identify and plan purchasing strategy to create a panel of strategic suppliers.
• Develop sustainable relationships with suppliers, building strategic foundations.
• Consider standard contracts to ensure compliance with agreed terms, ensuring products and services are delivered on time and in accordance with specified requirements.
• Analyze quotations/cost breakdowns to gain insights into purchasing operations performance and compare supplier costs for decision-making.
• Actively contribute to company strategic planning by proposing innovative ideas and solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency.

• Completed Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Administration;
• Advanced English & Spanish.
• Experience in negotiating Indirect Materials
• Experience and Knowledge in cost structures (Cost breakdown, cost transparency, etc.)
• Intermediate Excel
• Experience in purchasing area dealing directly with suppliers.
• Experience with SAP system.

Hybrid Model 

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