North America Strategic Buyer, Direct Materials

Bosch USA; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Rexroth is seeking a Strategic Buyer – Direct Materials for the North America region. You will drive supplier relations, lead negotiations, and optimize cost, quality, and delivery while strengthening the supply base across key commodities.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Operations to align strategies and execute end-to-end procurement, including localization efforts and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field.
• 3+ years in procurement/strategic sourcing in manufacturing.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing relationships.
• Experience with direct material purchasing and cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including supplier selection, RFQs, contract negotiation, and cost reduction programs.
• Develop commodity strategies aligned with objectives and savings targets.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with domestic and international suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, performance, and risks to ensure quality and continuity of supply.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities from sourcing through contract execution and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery metrics.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supplier quotations for data-driven decisions.
• Identify localization opportunities to transition from foreign to North American sourcing where applicable.
• Lead or support annual price negotiations and business planning for assigned commodities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supplier-related escalations.
• Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships for long-term partnerships.
• Provide guidance to junior buyers as applicable.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost savings

Procurement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bosch Rexroth is seeking a Strategic Buyer – Direct Materials for the North America region. You will drive supplier relations, lead negotiations, and optimize cost, quality, and delivery while strengthening the supply base across key commodities.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Operations to align strategies and execute end-to-end procurement, including localization efforts and international collaboration.