Global Strategic Buyer - Sourcing & Cost Optimization

Bosch Automotive Aftermarket (China); Illinois; On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and education expense re

Education assistance

Job summary

Bosch Mobility Aftermarket in the United States is seeking a Commercial Buyer to lead supplier strategy and mentoring aligned to core business needs. The role covers contracting, sourcing, planning, price negotiations, and supporting product launches with international collaboration.

Responsibilities include RFQs, supplier qualification, and cross‑functional teaming to meet project deadlines, cost targets, and quality standards. U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of purchasing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or similar.
• SAP or similar ERP systems experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• Willingness to travel 15–20%.

Responsibilities

• Understand and drive material field strategy in the region with cross‑functional support.
• Collaborate with strategic buyers and purchasing quality to select cost‑effective suppliers.
• Send RFQs to approved suppliers and compare quotes for informed sourcing decisions.
• Follow up on business plan targets.
• Ensure awarded suppliers meet program launch requirements.
• Lead annual price negotiations and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage ECR changes and interface with material field and quality purchasing.
• Represent purchasing in simultaneous engineering teams in an international environment.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or similar

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Bosch Mobility Aftermarket in the United States is seeking a Commercial Buyer to lead supplier strategy and mentoring aligned to core business needs. The role covers contracting, sourcing, planning, price negotiations, and supporting product launches with international collaboration.

Responsibilities include RFQs, supplier qualification, and cross‑functional teaming to meet project deadlines, cost targets, and quality standards. U.S. work authorization is required.