Strategic Buyer

Company Description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference.

The Bosch unit in Ovar belongs to the Building Technologies division and is focused on bringing solutions to the market that are shaping the smart cities of the future. The company develops and produces innovative solutions for security and communication systems, fire alarms, electronic displays, robotic lawn mower & E-bike components. With about 1.200 employees, its success lies in the highly specialized and innovative team and technological know-how.

Job Description

Responsabilities: 

• Strategic purchasing for Die-casting; Cutting and Stamping; lathe turned parts material commodities and related suppliers for Bosch Building and Technology;
• Develop a worldwide strategy for the related commodities;
• Optimization of the existing supplier portfolio to fulfill future business requirements;
• Developing all commercial aspects of supplier management like negotiations of contracts, price negotiations, give support for logistic and quality topics, benchmark activities;
• Regular monitoring of the supplier performance, participating in visits, audits and assessments of related suppliers;
• Support in the industrialization of new Bosch products, namely through the early involvement of the suppliers, in cooperation with technical buyers.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

• Bachelor's degree / Master's degree in engineering;
• Proven experience as buyer for at least 5 years;
• Fluency in English (spoken and written);
• Good knowledge of commercial techniques;
• Good communication skills;
• Good organizational skills;
• Team player;
• Able to integrate into an International team;
• Good negotiation skills.

Additional Information

What we offer you:

Challenges in an international environment | career opportunities in one of the best companies in the world | flexible hours | medical services | discounts for employees | sports and health related activities | canteen | good access to public transports | space for creativity.

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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!