Regional Category Buyer: Strategic Sourcing Leader

ContiTech; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

ContiTech is seeking a Regional Category Buyer to define and execute regional sourcing strategies, optimize cost, ensure supply reliability, and create value through supplier management, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will monitor market trends and risks to support business objectives, manage regional supplier portfolios, and lead regional sourcing events, RFQs, and contract frameworks in alignment with global governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or higher or adequate long term professional experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in Purchasing or other relevant functions.
• Proven experience in Purchasing functions and organisational principles; project management experience is a plus.
• Very good communicative skills & team player.
• High own initiative and ability to work independently acc. to target settings.
• Experienced in international cultures and business environment, worked in international Teams for minimum 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Defines and executes regional sourcing strategies and governance within the region.
• Manages regional supplier base and onboarding of suppliers aligned with global team.
• Feeds market intelligence and supplier performance data back to global.
• Executes regional sourcing events / RFQs and supports project-based procurement.
• Defines contract frameworks, T&C, and pricing models for defined supplier base, region or category.
• Ensures compliance with global governance and corporate/regulatory requirements.
• Drives usage of digital procurement tools and processes.
• Delivers regional savings targets and cost reduction opportunities.
• Monitors regional supply risks and escalation handling.
• Interfacing with local stakeholders and ensuring implementation of global decisions.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Initiative

Independent work

Intercultural experience

Education

Bachelor Degree or higher

Job description

ContiTech is seeking a Regional Category Buyer to define and execute regional sourcing strategies, optimize cost, ensure supply reliability, and create value through supplier management, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will monitor market trends and risks to support business objectives, manage regional supplier portfolios, and lead regional sourcing events, RFQs, and contract frameworks in alignment with global governance.