Automotive Commodity 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.

Job Description This position is responsible for  commercial   purchasing of Stamping components in North America,  as part of the organization with responsibility for strategic and operational purchasing for  Bosch Mobility Solutions worldwide

Support the Category strategy for components in the region in alignment with the global Category strategy maintaining  strong relationships with the suppliers.

Drive competition in the region and  negotiate to achieve targets with the suppliers  under your area of responsibility

Participation on continuous improvement process (Quality, Process, Time) related to Supplier base under her/his responsibility

Perform operational purchasing tasks for the direct demands (Robert Bosch plants) and subcontracted demands including  RFQs \"Request for quotation\", awarding and contract process , support for proper payment to suppliers, and as purchasing escalation contact person for delivery and quality issues.

Support  RPP \"Ratio Projects\"  and localization project needs for regional stakeholders, incl. RMI \"Raw material Impact\" effect tracking and reporting.

Maintain pricing agreements, framework agreements and quality assurance agreements at the latest version while achieving purchasing and logistic goals (i.e. Payment terms (DPO), consignment)

Prepare and provide updates on the price development and planning (i.e. Business Plan, Current Forecast) to Material Field leader as required

Support the purchasing activities to achieve the local, regional and global targets

Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree (4-year) from an accredited university

1-2  years of experience  in purchasing roles, preferable automotive industry

Open to travel  domestically and internationally

Knowledge on production processes (die casting, machining, stamping parts)

Fluent English  for business environment  / German desirable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Direct commodity purchasing or project purchasing experience

Negotiation skills (also in difficult situations)

Working knowledge of  SAP  systems

Project management skillset and ability to manage complexity / Focus on Results

Ability to perform and communicate effectively in a dynamic, international work environment

Strategic mindset

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