Technical Buyer for Machinery

Company Description

We take global responsibility for Strategic Purchasing and steering of Categories such as Logistic Services, Professional Services, IT Equipment and Services, Machine Repair Operations MRO, Machinery and Equipment (MAE), Facility Management Services, comprising all indirect demands of the Bosch Group.

Being a global organization, we ensure proximity to our internal customers and regional markets via our globally distributed network of purchasing experts.

Defining global Category and Supplier Strategies we seek close alignment and rely on early involvement with our internal customers. In implementing these strategies, we focus on realizing bundling potentials, ensuring best possible cost levels as well as securing a strong and reliable supply base.

We understand change as an opportunity to shape the future. We do not hesitate to adapt our organization and services to meet future requirements.

Our target is to be best in class. We always look out for best practice in the market to achieve excellence in everything we do.

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• Fluent spoken and written local language (Romanian) and English language;
• German language is an advantage;
• Basic knowledge of the supply chain (logistics, planning, order, etc.);
• Contract and price negotiation experience;
• Project management with the capability to efficiently manage multiple projects;
• Creation of sophisticated but also standard presentations;
• Data Analysis - proficiency in Microsoft Office and able to work in a digital environment;
• Technical background is an advantage;
• Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking;
• Effective listening and communication (verbal and written) with stakeholders on various hierarchy levels, good customer orientation and service mindset;
• Good cross-functional collaboration and commercial mindset;
• Clarity and Accuracy: Checks own work;
• Willingness to take responsibility and decisive in time-sensitive situations;
• Teamwork: Solicits inputs and encourages others;
• Problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to identify issues, develop solutions & drive results.

• Technical purchasing for machines;
• Provide input to and implement global strategies for the defined material field;
• Prepare and execute tenders (RFI / RFQ);
• Design negotiation strategies and conduct negotiations with suppliers;
• Prepare purchasing decisions and contractual agreements;
• Build effective relations to internal stakeholders (e.g. technical functions, production maintenance) with the target to ensure early involvement and effective project coordination;
• Ensure compliance requirements;
• Manage suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance, incl. supplier data quality, supplier evaluations, contract management;
• Ensure purchasing master data quality and support process efficiency improvements (e.g. automation of ordering processes via electronic catalogues);
• Conduct market analysis to identify market trends, risks and opportunities.