Company Description

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 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

 Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.

Job Description

Missions and Purpose of this position

Please join us and contribute to our goals with your new role as AMERICAS Category Specialist MRO – Maintenance, Repair and Operations within Purchasing@ContiTech. The AMERICAS Category Specialist for MRO is responsible for all strategical and tactical purchasing activities across all CT IAM plants – North and South America, related to MRO cluster.

The regional category approach creates a mutual added Value for all internal Customers in terms of commercial, logistical and processual Enhancements by providing Expertise and Best Practices around the needs of the internal Customers as well as strengthening the relationship to strategic Business Partners (internally and externally). 

 

Your tasks

Driving all related purchasing activities in CT IAM plants located in the Americas region, related to MRO categories (Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Mechanical, Electronic components, Machine and Hand tools items) - together with the Global Category Head and Regional Cluster Manager.Drive negotiations considering best commercial and operational aspects and ensure compliance with valid rules  Identify synergy potential where- and whenever possible  Ensure full coverage of all business requirements in the received offers  Drive contractual coverage  Support operational improvements by negotiating commercial benefits Keep alignment between purchasing and internal customer strategy  Complete handling of the ordering process via CTOS and SAP, including any complaints handling as well as internal and external communicationPreparing and conducting tenders, offer comparisons, and contract negotiations for complex procurement projects in the defined areas, in cooperation with Global Category Head and Regional Cluster ManagerCreate and compile Sourcing Decisions Sheets, ensure BPBoC and NDA signatures, collect financial and commercial records, identify and develop vendorsEnsure, that agreements are created, approved and signed and communicate to the plants inside the regionSupport and management of special projectsAct as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activitiesMonitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organizationProvide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activitiesMonitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliersNegotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methodsEnsure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award processEvaluation of suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance

 

QualificationsUniversity Degree (Diploma/Bachelor/Masters) and extensive experience, related certifications.At least 3 years of professional experience in procurement, preferably in MRO categories with verifiable successStrong analytic and conceptual competenceExceptional communicator capable of communicating effectively within a multi-cultural and across functions as well as all levelsConfident handling of SAP R/3 + S/4 and MS OfficeIndependent and responsible way of working as well as a quick comprehensionAdvanced negotiating skills, assertiveness, goal- and result-oriented workFluent English (Interview will be in English)Experience in project managementAble to manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks and achieve set targets

Additional Information

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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