Global Buyer: Surface & Heat Treatment (Hybrid)

Bosch; Braga; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work system

Training opportunities

Career progression

Employee discounts

Canteen

Free parking

Job summary

Bosch is seeking a Buyer for Surface & Heat Treatment to shape global purchasing strategies and ensure a competitive supplier landscape. Working in an international setting, you will collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders worldwide to drive innovation, secure supply, and create sustainable value for Bosch.

Your contribution includes developing global category strategies, analyzing data for opportunities, driving supplier performance, and leading ramp-up activities for new projects.

Qualifications

• Engineering/Business/SCM degree required.
• Minimum 2 years in Purchasing, Strategic Procurement, Commodity Management or SCM.
• Experience with international suppliers and procurement activities preferred.
• Strong data interpretation and analytical capabilities.
• Knowledge of supplier management and category strategy development.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global category strategies for Surface & Heat Treatment.
• Analyze purchasing, supplier and market data to identify consolidation and cost optimization opportunities.
• Drive supplier performance and support strategic purchasing initiatives.
• Lead ramp-up activities for new projects with supplier readiness and stable supply.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks by coordinating sourcing alternatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships in an international environment.
• Contribute to continuous procurement improvements and supply chain resilience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Education

Engineering/Business/SCM degree

Job description

Bosch is seeking a Buyer for Surface & Heat Treatment to shape global purchasing strategies and ensure a competitive supplier landscape. Working in an international setting, you will collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders worldwide to drive innovation, secure supply, and create sustainable value for Bosch.

Your contribution includes developing global category strategies, analyzing data for opportunities, driving supplier performance, and leading ramp-up activities for new projects.