Your tasksCentral contact between GCAT passive components and Continental BUs to support, able to negotiate contracts and prices with suppliers, Support Quality initiatives together with SQM and coordinate and drive multiple Design To Cost/Re-DTC activities, identifying opportunities for legacy component reduction, downsizing, risk mitigation and introduction of alternative solutions and preferred components for development projects and projects in mass production to remove dependency on old technology and improve capacity outlook.**Profile**:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or comparable qualification.- More than five years of experience in Purchasing, category Management, Advance Purchasing or Logistics leadership related position in a manufacturing environment.- Strong team contributor, comfortable in collaborating with cross functional and multicultural teams in a highly active, fast paced environment across multiple time zones.- Have experience on suppliers negotiations, cost measures, SQM, Quality.- Technical Experience on the systems local SAP (SAP, SAP BW, Advanced Excel skills).- Knowledge on full product cost, CVA analysis, entrepreneurial, problem solving, strategic thinking and intercultural competence.- Good communication skills.- Advanced English.**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.About usContinental 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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.*****Keyfacts**:Job ID**REF35509O**Field of work**Purchasing**Location**Guadalajara - La Tijera**Leadership level**Leading Self**Job flexibility**Hybrid Job**- Contact- **Felisa Espinosa**- Legal Entity- **Continental Automotive Guadalajara México, S. de R.L. de C.V.