Global Category Buyer - Assistant Manager/ Deputy manager

Global Category Buyer for Casting, Stamping, and Metal Sub-Assembly commodities, driving category performance across cost, quality, delivery, and innovation dimensions.

Responsibilities

Global Category Buyer for Casting, Stamping, and Metal Sub-Assembly commodities, driving category performance across cost, quality, delivery, and innovation dimensions; Develop and implement global commodity and supplier strategies aligned with business objectives, market dynamics, and regional requirements; Lead supplier scouting, evaluation, selection, and sourcing decisions, ensuring a competitive and resilient supplier base; Drive localization and supplier development initiatives to enhance supply chain robustness, cost competitiveness, and regional value creation; Conduct comprehensive market intelligence, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities and industry best practices; Lead commercial negotiations, including annual price negotiations, productivity improvements, cost reduction programs, and long-term framework agreements; Establish strategic partnerships with key suppliers and foster continuous improvement through innovation, digitalization, and process excellence initiatives; Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Project Purchasing teams to support business growth and profitability targets; Collaborate with Project Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics teams for demand forecasting, capacity alignment, and launch readiness; Drive proactive risk management activities, including contingency planning and supplier risk assessments; Support new product launches and localization projects by ensuring supplier preparedness and timely delivery execution; Monitor and improve overall supplier performance through KPI tracking, escalation management, and corrective action implementation; Single point of contact (SPOC) for all commercial and strategic matters related to assigned suppliers and commodity portfolio; Establish and lead regular supplier performance reviews covering commercial results, quality performance, delivery reliability, innovation contribution, and sustainability targets; Monitor and analyze key purchasing KPIs, including negotiation results, supplier performance metrics, productivity measures, and risk indicators; Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) activities and ensure alignment with Bosch purchasing governance and compliance requirements; Provide management reporting, business analytics, and strategic recommendations to support decision-making processes; Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into effective supplier and material field strategies; Ensure adherence to Bosch purchasing processes, compliance standards, and sustainability requirements throughout the supplier lifecycle; Mentor and support cross-functional teams by sharing market insights, sourcing expertise, and best practices.

Requirements

Engineering (B.E. / B-Tech in Mechanical / Industrial), or MBA; Negotiation skills; Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills; Continuous Improvement & Process Excellence; Team player

Nice to have

8+ years in strategic purchasing along with Machined, Casting, Stamping Sub assembly parts process know-how; SAP (MM Module) knowledge; Experience in dealing with Technical documents like BOMs, Drawings and Norms; Cost Engineering & Should-Cost Analysis; Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management; Data Analytics & KPI Management; Supplier Relationship Management