Strategic Buyer

**Category Management**

We take global responsibility for Strategic Purchasing and steering of 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. 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.

**Your contribution to something big**:

- You will be the contact person for all defined plants and locations (FTRC Tool);
- _Annual price negotiation of regional and/or defined global supplier_: preparation and execution of tenders (RFI/RFQ); design negotiation strategies and conduct negotiations with suppliers, preparation of purchasing decisions and contractual agreements.
- Run sourcing events with a volume above 200k€;
- Follow up of supply chain risk management / escalation activities, always supplier related only;
- Participation (on demand) in meetings with strategic suppliers;
- Ensure compliance requirements.

**Qualifications**:
**What distinguishes you**:
**Education**: Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years’ minimum professional experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts Management or equivalent role.

**Experience**: technical background beneficial; Contract and price negotiation experience; Project management with the capability to efficiently manage multiple projects.

**Know how**: basic knowledge of the supply chain (logistics, planning, order, etc.); Data Analysis - proficiency in Microsoft Office and able to work in a digital environment.

**Languages**: English business fluent; German would be a plus.

**Working Style and Methods**: clarity and Accuracy: Check your 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

**Personality**: strategic and entrepreneurial thinking; 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.

**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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