Commercial Buyer(Rubber)_ M at Bosch Group

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Cost Analysis, Commercial Negotiation, Project Support, Supply Chain Risk Management, Contract Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Procurement Processes, Negotiation Skills, Communication Skills, ERP Systems, Fluency in English, Fluency in Chinese

Industry

Software Development

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 Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: - Lead strategic sourcing, evaluation, selection, and contracting for assigned categories - Develop, maintain, and optimize the supplier base, establishing and fostering stable, mutually-trusting supplier partnerships. - Lead supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement. Cost Control & Commercial Negotiation: - Conduct in-depth cost analysis and market research to establish competitive pricing and cost models. - Lead complex commercial negotiations to achieve annual cost-reduction targets and ensure optimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). - Manage the procurement budget, monitor price fluctuations, and develop mitigation strategies. New Project Support: - Participate in new product development projects as the procurement representative, responsible for initial supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, and sourcing decisions. - Collaborate closely with Project Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Production, and other functions to ensure project procurement activities are completed on time, to specification, and within budget. Supply Chain Risk & Contract Management: - Identify, assess, and manage supply chain risks (including, but not limited to, geopolitical issues, supply disruption, price volatility), developing contingency plans. - Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts, framework agreements, and other legal documents, ensuring full compliance. - Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies on business ethics, anti-bribery, and sustainability. Cross-functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: - Collaborate effectively with internal functions (e.g., Planning, Logistics, Quality, Finance) to resolve issues in the procurement and supply process. - Drive the optimization of procurement processes and systems, introducing best practices to enhance overall procurement efficiency. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. - 3- 5 years of procurement experience within the automotive industry. - Strong proficiency in procurement processes and strategic sourcing methodologies, with excellent negotiation and cost analysis skills. - Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality standards and core automotive tools such as APQP and PPAP. - Exceptional communication, coordination, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural, cross-functional teams. - Proficient in using ERP and procurement systems such as SAP - Fluency in both English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

The Commercial Buyer will lead strategic sourcing, evaluation, selection, and contracting for assigned categories while developing and optimizing the supplier base. They will also manage procurement budgets and participate in new product development projects as the procurement representative.