Purchasing Engineer/Expert_HC

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 Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced VAVE Purchasing Engineer to lead value analysis and value engineering activities for HVAC products. The role focuses on driving technical cost-down projects, achieving target cost reductions without compromising quality or performance, and collaborating with Commercial purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to optimize BOMs, components, and processes. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage technical cost-down (VAVE) projects across the HVAC product lifecycle (from cradle to grave); deliver defined cost savings and performance targets. • Conduct value analysis and function-oriented cost modeling (BOM rationalization, part substitution, design-to-cost, target costing, TCO assessment) with Design/Engineering and Manufacturing. • Develop, track, and report project plans, milestones, savings realization, and risks; maintain accurate project data in systems. • Drive supplier engagement for VAVE activities: select, qualify, and collaborate with suppliers to achieve cost reductions, participate in negotiations, and manage supplier development plans. • Facilitate cross-functional workshops (Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing) to optimize components, assemblies, and processes; apply DFMEA/DFX and design-for-cost methodologies. • Support NPI and change-management processes (ECNs/PCNs) to implement cost-down concepts with minimal risk to quality and delivery. • Support to build and maintain cost models, cost breakdown structures, and target costs; perform priced-for-function analyses and trade-off studies. • Ensure alignment with procurement policies, governance, and compliance; monitor supplier risk and sustainability considerations. • Prepare and present status updates, savings reports, and KPI dashboards for stakeholders and leadership. Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, or related discipline) or equivalent technical background. • Experience: Minimum 5+ years in VAVE purchasing and project purchasing, with a proven track record of delivering cost-down projects. HVAC industry experience strongly preferred. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cost-down projects simultaneously, from concept through realization. • Strong understanding of BOM structures, ECN/PCN processes, change management, and supplier development. Skills, Competencies & Personal Attributes: • Technical reading: ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T; familiarity with HVAC components and related manufacturing processes. • Project leadership: planning, organizing, prioritizing, and delivering results; ability to influence cross-functionally without direct authority. • Communication and collaboration: excellent written and verbal communication; stakeholder management and workshop facilitation. • Supplier management: supplier selection, development, qualification, negotiations, and performance tracking. • Change management: ECN/PCN processes and risk mitigation in design/process changes. • Market intelligence: staying current with HVAC technology and supplier capabilities; applying insights to strategy. • Personal attributes: results-oriented, problem solver, detail-oriented, adaptable, resilient, ethical, and customer-focused. • Cross-cultural and global mindset: effective in a matrix, multi-cultural organization. • Travel readiness: occasional domestic and international travel as required. Languages: • English: business fluent (written and spoken) required • Additional languages (Japanese or German): advantageous Certifications as Bonus Points: The following certifications will be considered as bonus points. Candidates who hold these or equivalent credentials may be prioritized for interviews: • CPSM — Certified Professional in Supply Management (ISM) • CSCP — Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICS) • PMP — Project Management Professional (PMI) • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (CSSGB/CSSBB) or Lean Six Sigma credentials • Lean/Six Sigma certifications (any level) Travel: • Occasional domestic and international travel may be required to engage with suppliers and support global programs. What We Offer: • A challenging, rewarding role in a multinational company with a strong market reputation in the HVAC industry. • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Career development opportunities, exposure to global projects, and a collaborative, high-performance work environment. How to Apply: If you are a results-driven VAVE purchasing professional with a passion for optimizing cost and performance in HVAC, we invite you to apply. Please include your resume and a brief summary of relevant cost-down projects you have led.