Your tasksto manage defined portfolio category on the cluster on global level, to make sure that all the category goals / strategies and actions are in line with the ba strategy and the internal needs.to manage the business related to the category.category strategy.- build up and maintain portfolio strategy in line with the ba needs and define a well balanced portfolio to minimize risk, to ensure flexibility, to get an advantage position on the supplier market.- define, deliver and update a sourcing list.- identify and onborard new potential suppliers where the need is identified- identify any value improvement activities and steer implementation.- to present and align the strategies with ba oesl stakeholderscommercial.'* to handle all negotiations at the category supplier- to negotiate and maintain necessary global contracts- to support advance purchasing with complex / difficult negociations- manage suppliers in representance of the baescalation support- support region purchasing for quality, supply and commercial escalation- conduct market survey in his/her region- trouble shooting: support the plants as next escalation level in case of supply problems (quality or delivery)reportingshare market situation with stakeholdersto report categories performance in regular baseforecast expected price developmentinspire people, within the framework of continental's leadership philosophy (values-based & transformational)- provide employees support and guidance in an increasingly complex and more dynamic working environment; build and maintain trust and foster our corporate values; balance the needs of our customers, our company and our colleagues- guide our company and its employees, especially through times of change; encourage innovation, inspire and develop people to realize their full potential, and foster learning- act and compel colleagues to behave as ambassadors for quality and safety- be dedicated to maximizing internal & external customer satisfaction by demonstrating ownership, dedication towards ensuring high-quality results and process-orientation- owning the quality of all outputs in the dedicated responsibility area as process member or process owner- strive for "zero incidents" and "zero accidents" by demonstrating ownership and acting as a role model for a safe envirnoment*profile*:purchasing portfolio handling (strategy, supplier list, market know how, portfolio analyse, forecast)negotiation experience : rfq, offer analyse and comparison, negotiationproject management - plc - apqprisk management claim, finance, legalit tools (sap, supply on, fides, microsoft office, data visualisation : cq - powerbi,..)englishability to work whitin a remote team*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.li-fe2about uscontinental 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*i*field of work*purchasing*location*san luis potosí - tires*leadership level*leading self*job flexibility*hybrid job*- contact*moises nava*- legal entity*contitech fluid distribuidora, s. de r.l. de c.v.