Buyer Surface and Heat Treatment (f/m/div.)

BOSC; Braga; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transport from Porto

Discounts on Bosch products

Training opportunities and career dev.

Public transport access

Job summary

Bosch in Portugal is seeking a Buyer for Surface & Heat Treatment to shape global purchasing strategies and secure a robust supplier landscape. You will work in an international environment, collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders worldwide to drive innovation and create sustainable value for Bosch.

The role focuses on developing global category strategies, optimizing cost, and ensuring supplier readiness for increasing production demands, with emphasis on analytics, supplier management,

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business Admin, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Purchasing, Strategic Procurement, Commodity Management, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing procurement-related activities in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global category strategies for Surface & Heat Treatment commodities.
• Analyze purchasing, supplier, and market data to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and cost optimization.
• Drive supplier performance and support the implementation of strategic purchasing initiatives.
• Lead ramp-up activities for new projects, ensuring supplier readiness and stable supply for increasing production demands.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks by coordinating sourcing alternatives and expediting actions when required.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across functions and levels to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and business partners in an international environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency and supply chain resilience.

Skills

Fluent English

German language

Strong analytical skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics (related field)

Job description

Buyer Surface and Heat Treatment (f/m/div.)

• Full-time

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

Bosch Car Multimedia, S.A. belongs to the Automotive Electronics division and is focused on making the vehicles our third living space. About 3.600 associates are committed to develop and produce high quality technology that shape change in mobility worldwide. The company' success lies in its highly specialized and innovative team, and on the technological know-how which makes Bosch the leading supplier in the automotive market.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

As a Buyer for Surface & Heat Treatment, you will play a key role in shaping global purchasing strategies and ensuring a competitive supplier landscape. Working within an international environment, you will collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders worldwide to drive innovation, secure supply, and create sustainable value for Bosch.

Your contribution to something big:

• Develop and implement global category strategies for Surface & Heat Treatment commodities.
• Analyze purchasing, supplier, and market data to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and cost optimization.
• Drive supplier performance and support the implementation of strategic purchasing initiatives.
• Lead ramp-up activities for new projects, ensuring supplier readiness and stable supply for increasing production demands.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks by coordinating sourcing alternatives and expediting actions when required.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across functions and levels to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and business partners in an international environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency and supply chain resilience.

What distinguishes you:

Education

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Procurement, Commodity Management, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing procurement-related activities in an international environment.

Know-how

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
• Understanding of supplier management, category strategy development, and procurement processes.
• Negotiation skills are an advantage.

Languages

• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken.
• German language skills are a plus.

Working Style and Methods

• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented way of working.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with international stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.

Personality

• Self-motivated and resilient, able to perform effectively in challenging situations.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Open, adaptable, and eager to drive continuous improvement.

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Exchange with colleagues around the world

Medical office (psychology and general clinic) &Social Services Officeon site

Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

Sports and health related activities

Great access to public transports

Free transport from Porto