Global Category Buyer - Assistant Manager/ Deputy manager
Core
Global Category Buyer for Casting, Stamping, and Metal Sub-Assembly commodities driving cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.
Role type
Senior Category Buyer / Assistant Manager
Builds
Resilient supplier base and localized supply chain solutions for Bosch's Mobility, Industrial Technology, and Consumer Goods divisions.
Domain
Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Commercial negotiation, Should-cost analysis, Supplier relationship management (SRM), Market intelligence, SAP MM module, Technical document interpretation (BOMs, Drawings), Cost engineering, Risk management, KPI tracking
Preferred skills
Localization strategy, Digitalization initiatives, Sustainability targets, Cross-functional collaboration, Mentorship
Technologies
SAP (MM Module)
Responsibilities
Lead supplier scouting, evaluation, and selection; Drive annual price negotiations and cost reduction programs; Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and corrective actions; Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing on new product launches; Provide management reporting and strategic recommendations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with managerial oversight