As a Technical Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of development projects by driving purchasing activities from supplier selection to product launch. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, R&D, and suppliers worldwide, you will help secure the best solutions in terms of quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Your contribution to something big:
- Act as the purchasing representative within cross-functional project teams.
Implement purchasing strategies that support project objectives and business goals.
- Lead supplier sourcing activities, request-for-quotation (RFQ) processes, negotiations, and supplier nominations.
- Manage project-related purchasing plans and ensure timely execution of key milestones.
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the availability of prototypes and samples.
- Support supplier selection and drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining high quality standards.
- Coordinate with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure technical and commercial requirements are fulfilled.
- Monitor supplier performance, production readiness, and project risks throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Contribute to innovation scouting, market research, and benchmarking activities.
- Drive change management and contract negotiations related to ongoing projects.
- Track project KPIs and ensure purchasing targets regarding quality, cost, and supply availability are achieved.
Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure long-term project success.
What distinguishes you?
Education
- Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- Experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Supplier Management.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or technology-driven environment is an advantage.
- Experience managing suppliers and commercial negotiations.
Know-how
- Knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and supplier management.
- Understanding of project management methodologies.
- Ability to analyze costs, risks, and supplier performance indicators.
Familiarity with SAP S/4Hana.
- Knowledge of contract negotiation and cost optimization techniques.
Languages
- Good communication skills in English.
- Additional languages are considered an advantage.
Working Style and Methods
- Structured and analytical way of working.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Personality
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams.
- Results-oriented, resilient, and customer-focused.
- Curious and driven to continuously learn and improve.
Work #LikeABosch includes:
⚖️ Flexible work conditions
🔀 Hybrid work system
🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world
🧑⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy and general clinic)
📚 Training opportunities (i.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
🏋️ Sports and health related activities (gym)
🅿️ Free parking lot
🍽️ Canteen
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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!