Commercial Buyer

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