Strategic Buyer with German (Hybrid work)

Company Description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives.

Bosch Service Solutions is part of Bosch Group and a leading global supplier of Business Process Outsourcing for complex business processes and services. Using the latest technology, the opportunities of the Internet of Things and speaking over 18 foreign languages, Bosch Service Solutions Timișoara operates successfully in two fields: Business Services and Shared Services. The experts offer support in areas such as Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Purchasing and Sales Commercial. The team of professionals, also have expertise in areas such as Technical and IT, Customer Care, Production Support and other services. 

Our responsibility goes far beyond business. We’re independent of stock markets and bound to the purpose of the Robert Bosch Foundation; our success directly benefits society, the environment, and future generations.

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.

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Job Description

Category Management

We take global responsibility for Strategic Purchasing and steering of Indirect Purchasing Categories such as Logistic Services, Professional Services, IT Equipment and Services, Machine Repair Operations MRO, Machinery and Equipment (MAE), Facility Management Services, comprising all indirect demands of the Bosch Group.

Being a global organization, we ensure proximity to our internal customers and regional markets via our globally distributed network of purchasing experts.

Defining global Category and Supplier Strategies we seek close alignment and rely on early involvement with our internal customers. In implementing these strategies, we focus on realizing bundling potentials, ensuring best possible cost levels as well as securing a strong and reliable supply base.

We understand change as an opportunity to shape the future. We do not hesitate to adapt our organization and services to meet future requirements.

Our target is to be best in class. We always look out for best practice in the market to achieve excellence in everything we do.


Responsibilities

- Strategic sourcing for the assigned Indirect Purchasing material field and region (Source to Contract);

- Provide input to and implement global strategies for the defined material field;

- Prepare and execute tenders (RFI / RFQ);

- Design negotiation strategies and conduct negotiations with suppliers;

- Prepare purchasing decisions and contractual agreements;

- Build effective relations to internal stakeholders (e.g. technical functions, production maintenance) with the target to ensure early involvement and effective project coordination;

- Ensure compliance requirements;

- Manage suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance, incl. supplier data quality, supplier evaluations, contract management;

- Ensure purchasing master data quality and support process efficiency improvements (e.g. automation of ordering processes via electronic catalogues);

- Conduct market analysis to identify market trends, risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

- English and German business fluent;

- Bachelor’s degree or 2 years’ minimum professional experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts Management or equivalent role;

- Technical background beneficial;

- Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking;

- Basic knowledge of the supply chain (logistics, planning, order, etc.);

- Contract and price negotiation;

- Project management with the capability to efficiently manage multiple projects;

- Effective listening and communication (verbal and written) with stakeholders on various hierarchy levels, good customer orientation and service mindset;

- Good cross-functional collaboration and commercial mindset;

- Creation of sophisticated but also standard presentations;

- Clarity and Accuracy: Checks own work;

- Willingness to take responsibility and decisive in time-sensitive situations;

- Teamwork: Solicits inputs and encourages others;

- Problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to identify issues, develop solutions & drive results;

- Accountability/Self Driven;

- Data Analysis - proficiency in Microsoft Office and able to work in a digital environment.

Additional Information

#LikeABosch Benefits:

• Flexible benefits - On top of your salary, we offer you 2700 Ron / year, via your benefits account, which can be used according to your preferences;
• The 13-th salary - Your contribution