Commodity Buyer

Bosch Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 75 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Commodity Buyer in Midrand, where your expertise will shape category strategies for Facilities Management and IT across the Sub-Saharan region. This role emphasizes innovation, supplier engagement, and strategic alignment with business objectives. You'll leverage your analytical skills and project management experience to enhance supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement. If you're motivated, organized, and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment to thrive and grow your career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar role within a multinational company.
• Strong IT skills, especially in SAP and MS Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management and IT.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive innovation within the category.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Self-Motivation

Flexibility

Education

University degree in economic/commercial sciences

Post-graduate purchasing or supply chain management qualification

CIPS Level 4 completion

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch!

Job Description

The Purchasing department of Robert Bosch in Midrand is looking to employ a Commodity Buyer as part of their team.

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management and IT within the Sub-Saharan Region
• To conduct comprehensivespend analysis to identify key areas for improvement
• Drive innovation and development within the category
• Identify and engage with strategic suppliers to enhance the supplier strategy
• Lead sourcing projects and initiatives for the category, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure they deliver value beyond cost, such as innovation, quality, and sustainability
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align category strategies with business objectives
• Develop long-term partnerships with key suppliers
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the category, continuously assessing and improving performance
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the category and industry trends
• Exhibit strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with excellent project management and leadership skills
• Utilize proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools to drive category performance
• Influence and drive change within the organization to achieve long-term category growth and development
• Enhance value from supplier relationships, fostering continuous improvement and driving innovation within the category

Qualifications

Education

• University degree in economic/commercial sciences or related field
• A post-graduate purchasing or supply chain management qualification would be advantageous
• CIPS Level 4 completion would be an advantage
• Strong IT skills in MS Office packages
• Good communications skills on all levels, fluencyin English essential

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a comparable multi-national company in a similar role
• Computer literate with very good skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Excellent knowledge of SAP system

Skills

• Sense of initiative, efficiency and motivation
• Responsible, autonomous, and hardworking
• Excellent organization and communication skills in English
• Capable of solving problems
• Good team player
• High degree of self-motivation & accuracy
• Well performing under pressure
• Flexibility
• Self-confidence
• High willingness to learn
• Result-orientation, self-organization

Additional Information

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce.

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