Strategic Category Buyer for Employee Service Americas

About the Position

We are seeking a Strategic Category Buyer to lead sourcing and procurement strategies for the Employee Services category across the Americas region. This role will be responsible for developing category strategies, managing strategic supplier relationships, and delivering value through cost optimization, operational excellence, risk management, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Execute the purchasing process for indirect services within the Employee Services category, including fleet management, security services, canteen services, employee transportation, and related areas.
• Act as interface and represent the interests of Continental and the Purchasing Community towards all internal and external stakeholders.
• Understand the business and purchasing strategy to derive actions for the own managed category.
• Guide, support, and train local and central stakeholders to execute with the right tools, methods, and processes.
• Develop and sustain (supplier) strategy for the respective integrated category in alignment with all relevant stakeholders and supervisors and in compliance with all relevant purchasing processes, guidelines, and procedures.
• Understand multiple data management systems and manage data analytics for the respective integrated category (identify spend profile and concentration, estimate/predict demand, etc).
• Turn strategy into concrete actions and tangible goals as well as defining, monitoring, and reporting relevant KPIs to track progress where applicable.
• Ensure stakeholder satisfaction through transparent and early communication/involvement.
• Analyze the global supplier market and conduct benchmark analysis to derive actions for the global supplier portfolio.
• Perform annual and regular negotiations to constantly improve the cost situation for the respective integrated category, actively drive improvement or Total Cost of Ownership programs with suppliers.
• Ensure Compliance with Business Partner Code of Conduct, Continental Ethics and Values, and all Corporate Guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in indirect procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, project management, or related roles.
• Strong negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Solid understanding of service cost structures and pricing models, including cost breakdown analysis, cost transparency, and value optimization.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Proficiency in SAP and other procurement-related systems.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is required; Spanish is a strong plus.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading technology company in the automotive industry.
• Be part of a global team with a strong focus on sustainable and connected mobility.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.

About the Company

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for the sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machinery, traffic, and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of 39.4 billion euros and currently employs around 200 thousand people in 57 countries and markets.

Additional Information

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Location

Continental do Brasil Produtos Automotivos Ltda., Brazil

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