Job Description

Company Description
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions.
With over 18,000 associates, it’s the largest software development centre of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Category Management We take the responsibility for strategic purchasing and global steering of the purchasing category supply chain services such as logistic services overland transportation, air- and sea transportation, warehouse services and packaging as well as for all other indirect supply chain demands on global level within the Bosch Group.

As a global organization, we ensure proximity to our internal customers and regional markets through the active presence of our buyers.

When defining the category and the supplier strategies we seek close alignment and rely on early involvement with our internal customers. In implementing these strategies, we focus on realizing bundling potentials as well as securing a strong and reliable supply base.

We understand change as an opportunity to shape the future. We do not hesitate to adjust 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.

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  Strategic purchasing for the assigned material field and region – Source to Contract
• Category: Logistics Purchase
• Input to and implementation of global strategies for the defined category

- Stakeholder and relationship management with internal customers (early involvement, demand- and project management)

• Preparation and execution of RFI and RFQ
• Planning and execution of supplier meetings (pitches etc.)
• Design and execution of awarding and negotiation strategy (with and w/o competition)
• Preparation and approval of purchasing decisions / contracts in accordance with the signature regulations
• Supplier development and mentoring
• Conduct market analysis to identify and follow current trends
• Identify new buying possibilities and strategies

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years minimum professional experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts Management or equivalent role
Additional Information

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  Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking
• High level of purchasing expertise (contract negotiations, nego tactics, ANM methods etc.)
• Project management skills and capability to efficiently manage multiple projects
• Willingness to take responsibility and decisive in a time-sensitive situation
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Profound Microsoft Office knowledge
• Able to work in a digital environment (Sourcing tools, databases, ect.)
• Business fluent English
• Communication skills (verbally and writing) with stakeholders on various hierarchy levels
• Willingness to travel
• Intercultural competencies

Nice to have:

• German Language A1+A2