Job Description Your contribution to something big: - Leading a global team of 12 strategic buyers for mechanic components (Portugal, Germany, China and Mexico) - Disciplinary lead for strategic buyers at Ovar - Manage Material Fields and Suppliers: Material Field Strategy: Develop and execute Strategy in line with worldwide purchasing and business strategy Supplier Strategy: Manage relationship and strategic development within respective categories Taking responsibility for all purchasing processes from contracting, awarding, price negotiation, delivery escalation - KPI's: Support management with annual budget preparation for mechanics commodities; monthly KPI follow-up and alignment Ensure annual cost savings contribution through negotiations and strategic awardings Initiate and execute technical cost reduction projects - Purchasing Key Account for Manufacturing Plant Ovar: First line of contact for OvrP into the global Purchasing organization and vice virsa Ensure alignment of Purchasing and OvrP for business relevant needs Qualifications What distinguishes you: Education: Master's degree in business administration, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a similar field required.
Personality: Open, flexible and target group-oriented communication skills as well as high level of resilience and assertiveness.
You are a passionate leader who likes to actively contribute to business success.
Leadership: You have strong leadership and management skills and can proof experience in an international environment.
Working Practice: Structured working and entrepreneurial mindset in an international environment.
High affinity for cross-departmental cooperation.
Experience and Knowledge: 10+ years of professional purchasing experience in Purchasing of direct materials at a global player in an international environment.
Experience in supplier strategy development, bottleneck management and communication across management hierarchies.
Experience with successful regionalization is a plus.
Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken).
German is a plus.
Additional Information 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, general clinic) | Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications | Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products | Sports and health related activities (gym) | Free parking lot | Canteen Success stories don´t just happen.
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