Strategic Direct Materials Buyer (NA) – Lead Sourcing

Bosch USA; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company, is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer – Direct Materials (North America) to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships across assigned commodities in the NA region.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Operations to optimize cost, quality, and delivery while strengthening a resilient supply base. International travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Proven supplier contract negotiation experience.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and cost savings in manufacturing.
• Direct material purchasing exposure (metals, castings, hydraulics, components).

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, RFQs, contract negotiation, and cost reduction programs.
• Develop and implement commodity strategies aligned with savings targets.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with domestic and international suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, performance and risks to ensure quality and supply continuity.
• Manage end-to-end procurement from sourcing to delivery.
• Drive supplier performance improvements across cost, quality, and delivery metrics.
• Analyze market trends and cost drivers to inform decisions.
• Identify localization opportunities to source NA materials where possible.
• Lead annual price negotiations and business planning for commodities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supplier escalations.
• Strengthen supplier relationships for long-term partnerships.
• Mentor junior buyers as applicable.
• Participate in global commodity teams and potential international travel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Vendor negotiations

ERP experience

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company, is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer – Direct Materials (North America) to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships across assigned commodities in the NA region.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Operations to optimize cost, quality, and delivery while strengthening a resilient supply base. International travel may be involved.