Engineer/Executive - Product Purchasing (Technical Sourcing)

Bosch Group; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a Product Purchasing buyer responsible for overseeing the complete Product Life Cycle and Purchasing Strategy. Candidates should have a degree in a technical field and substantial experience in purchasing to effectively manage cross-functional needs and support product innovation.

Qualifications

• Min. 4-6 years experience in purchasing.
• 2 years in purchasing/project/supplier quality.
• Understanding of processes of key components.

Responsibilities

• Manage Product Group Purchasing Strategy.
• Lead RPP activities for product group.
• Support annual price negotiations and product innovation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Analytical mindset

Intercultural skills

Education

Degree holder in science/technical field

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 Summary

• 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.

Job Scope

• Definition and maintenance of a Product Group Purchasing Strategy considering TTM and Value Stream targets, including interface from Purchasing to rBU.
• Leading and responsible for the RPP activities in the respective Product Group (creation, implementation, cross-functional cooperation).
• Early Supplier involvement in TTM to support Product Innovation and Target Cost Achievement (PILUM, GENESIS).
• Support Annual Price Negotiation by providing new potential business opportunities within the Product Group pipeline.
• Challenge and support Material Field buyers to achieve optimal Material Field Costs.
• Assist Material Field Buyers in contracting (e.g., SE-contracts, NDA, Concept Competition).
• Create transparency of Product Group costs through benchmarking (support the Global Product Champion).
• Responsible for achieving Best Costs in the Product Group (Benchmarking, TCO, RPP) before/after SOP.
• Manage Product Group related quality activities (e.g., ISIR, 8D, VQS).
• Serve as the first escalation level for Quality and Logistics related supplier issues from the Plant.
• Handle purchasing-related topics/tasks within the Value Stream.

Qualifications

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