Engineer/Executive - Product Purchasing

Robert Bosch Group; George Town; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Product Purchasing Buyer to oversee the complete Product Life Cycle. This role involves strategic purchasing, quality management, and collaboration across departments to ensure optimal costs and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing, project management, and negotiation skills. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and resourcefulness, and contribute to the success of a company with a rich history in technology and innovation.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in purchasing and 2 years in quality fields.
• Knowledge of processes related to key components and products.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing strategy and quality for the Product Group.
• Lead RPP activities and support early supplier involvement.

Skills

Purchasing Management

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Mindset

Intercultural Skills

Education

Degree in Science/Technical Field

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd, with offices located in Selangor and Penang. In Malaysia, Bosch has diversified businesses in Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing plants in Penang providing Car Multimedia, Power Tools, and Automotive Steering systems. In 2017, Malaysia contributed sales of RM 615 million (127 million euro) and employed more than 2,800 associates.

Job Description

• rBU Product Purchasing buyer for a Product Group along the complete Product Life Cycle (including product relocation).
• rBU Purchasing Strategy, Quality, and Target Cost responsibility and accountability for the related Product Group(s).
• rBU contact interface to Material Field purchasing (Commercial, Quality) / Ensure aligned product messages for the related Product Group from rBU to Material Field Purchasing.
• Escalation in the rBU for Purchasing related issues (commercial, quality, logistics).
• Prepare aligned rBU Product Group Purchasing Strategy for PT-MT/PPU.
• Define & maintain a Product Group Purchasing Strategy considering TTM and Value Stream targets.
• Serve as the interface from Purchasing to rBU for the Product Group.
• Lead and be responsible for the RPP activities in the respective Product Group (creation, implementation, cross-functional cooperation).
• Support early supplier involvement in TTM to promote Product Innovation and Target Cost Achievement (PILUM, GENESIS).
• Assist in Annual Price Negotiation by identifying new potential business opportunities within the Product Group pipeline.
• Challenge and support Material Field buyers to achieve optimal Material Field Costs.
• Support Material Field Buyers in contracting processes (e.g., SE-contracts, NDA, Concept Competition).
• Create cost transparency of the Product Group by benchmarking (support the Global Product Champion).
• Ensure achievement of Best Costs in the Product Group (Benchmarking, TCO, RPP) before and after SOP.
• Manage Product Group related quality activities (e.g., ISIR, 8D, VQS).
• Act as the first escalation level for Quality and Logistics related supplier issues from Plant.
• Handle purchasing-related topics/tasks within the Value Stream.

Qualifications

• Degree holder or higher in science/technical field (preferably mechanical/electrical engineering).
• Requires 4-6 years of experience in purchasing and 2 years in purchasing/project/supplier quality fields.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply project management.
• Understanding of processes related to key components and/or related products.
• Analytical mindset with creative ideas, resourcefulness, openness, and trustworthiness.
• Proficiency in negotiation skills and project management.
• Knowledge of products and their processes (e.g., molding of plastic parts, SMT).
• Ability to establish contacts and intercultural skills.