Core Buyer - Rotating Machines

Bosch USA; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Mobility Aftermarket is seeking a Commercial Buyer to shape supplier strategy, negotiate contracts, and lead sourcing for regional projects in the United States. You will partner with strategic buyers and quality teams, manage RFQs, and drive cost reductions while coordinating with cross-functional teams in an international setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5+ years purchasing experience, proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, and data tools like Power BI/Tableau.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or similar.
• 3-5+ years of purchasing experience.
• SAP or similar ERP (Purchasing).
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Power BI or Tableau a plus.
• Ability to generate networking (internal and external).
• Ability to travel up to 15 - 20%.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and then driving the material field strategy in your region with cross functional support.
• Work closely with the strategic buyers and purchasing quality to select the best cost-effective and qualified suppliers to meet the deadlines of the project for the business.
• Efficiently navigate with the different purchasing tools to effectively send RFQ’s to the approved suppliers, and then compile the comparison of quotes to make an informed sourcing decision that result in the request for approvals.
• Follow up on Business plan targets.
• Ensuring awarded suppliers achieve program launch requirements.
• Leading annual price negotiations.
• Driving cost reduction initiatives internally and with suppliers.
• Driving change management for procured parts (ECR) and interface to material field and quality purchasing within the purchasing organization.
• Purchasing representative in simultaneous engineering teams in an international environment.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or similar

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Company Description

At Bosch Mobility Aftermarket, we believe in creating a work culture that embodies our core values of grow, enjoy, and inspire. Our Mobility Aftermarket division provides diagnostic and repair shop equipment, spare parts, and repair solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles worldwide. Our Automotive Service Solutions operations supply testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services. Our OE Wiper operations has several plants globally serving the OE's with innovative wiper arms.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge while working with cutting-edge technology. We want you to enjoy what you do and feel inspired to contribute your best to our customers and to the growth of our business. We believe that by cultivating a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth, enjoyment, and inspiration, we can achieve great things together.

Join us at Bosch Mobility Aftermarket and help us shape the future of mobility!

Job Description

Commercial Buyer responsible of supplier strategy & mentoring aligned to core business field strategy and needs. Roles includes activities such as contracting, sourcing process, planning and price negotiations, support serial delivery and quality topics, maintenance of operative systems. Also includes project management to (participate and secure new product launch and product cost optimization.

Key Tasks Will Include

• Understanding and then driving the material field strategy in your region with cross functional support
• Work closely with the strategic buyers and purchasing quality to select the best cost-effective and qualified suppliers to meet the deadlines of the project for the business.
• Efficiently navigate with the different purchasing tools to effectively send RFQ’s to the approved suppliers, and then compile the comparison of quotes to make an informed sourcing decision that result in the request for approvals.
• Follow up on Business plan targets
• Ensuring awarded suppliers achieve program launch requirements
• Leading annual price negotiations
• Driving cost reduction initiatives internally and with suppliers
• Driving change management for procured parts (ECR) and interface to material field and quality purchasing within the purchasing organization.
• Purchasing representative in simultaneous engineering teams in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or similar
• 3-5+ years of purchasing experience
• SAP or similar ERP (Purchasing).
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Power BI or Tableau a plus.
• Ability to generate networking (internal and external).
• Ability to travel up to 15 - 20%.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Additional Information

Will consider E3 or E4 depending on years of experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $86,000 - $110,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement & Bosch Defined Contribution plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.