Commodity Buyer

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.

Responsibilities

Material-related, worldwide procurement market management; Responsibility for daily operations and data quality in the assigned material field of sintering business; Independent management ("mentoring") of assigned suppliers, i.e.,; Planning and execution of price negotiations; Contract management; Supplier management and evaluation; Escalation level for Q/L problems; Insolvency management; Capacity assurance; Plausibility checks of purchase prices through cross-comparisons of part prices and cost structure analyses; Identification and monitoring of efficiency potentials for cost optimization and strategic alignment; Budget responsibility (including tools, sampling, and the bid process); Independent development and implementation of part family and supplier strategies, including making relevant award decisions

Requirements

Engineering (industrial engineering or mechanical engineering with additional commercial training) or; Business Administration; Solid purchasing experience (at least 3 years); Experience in project management, preferably within project procurement, is desirable; Excellent technical understanding, strategic thinking, and a structured work approach; Strong communication and negotiation skills; High degree of personal responsibility and motivation, as well as assertiveness and persuasiveness; Resilience, willingness to travel; Fluent in English, (German a plus)