Commercial Buyer

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. 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 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