Commercial Buyer

Job Description:

Company Description:

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by 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.

Job Description:

Your contribution to something big;
* Managing the supplier relationship for a defined set of suppliers ("voice to the supplier") within the category and assuming responsibility for supplier-specific target achievement
* Negotiating contracts and business terms (e.g. corporate agreements, payment terms) and performing annual price negotiations
* Undertaking supplier risk management (preventive and reactive)
* Assuming quality responsibility in cooperation with the Purchasing Quality team
* Managing supplier capacities in cooperation with the Logistics team
* Managing escalations with suppliers (e.g. delivery, quality) according to the defined escalation model
* Actively contributing to the development and implementation of the category strategy by providing inputs from the region, product lines, and suppliers
* Managing and providing relevant purchasing data for ERP systems
* Leading RFQ processes when appointed by the respective category manager

Qualifications:

What distinguishes you;
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field
* Several years of experience in procurement
* Good negotiation skills
* Analytical and professional working style
* Ability to work in a self-organized and self-responsible way
* Ability to contribute in an international business environment (good English skills, soft skills for working across different cultures)
* Strong personality to promote your own ideas across interfaces