Global Buyer - Surface & Heat Treatment

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

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,