Commercial Buyer (f/m/div.)

Job Description

As a Commercial Buyer, you will play a key role in shaping Bosch's sourcing strategy and ensuring a resilient and competitive supply base. Working in an international environment, you will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive business success, support new product launches, and contribute to sustainable growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

Your contribution to something big:

• Developing and implementing category and sourcing strategies for assigned material groups.
• Analyzing market and supplier data to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and cost optimization.
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiating commercial agreements to achieve business objectives.
• Securing supplier capacities for new projects and ensuring readiness to support future business demand.
• Driving initiatives related to supply chain resilience, risk mitigation, and supply continuity.
• Supporting the resolution of material shortages and supply challenges in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading cross-functional projects involving purchasing, engineering, logistics, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Managing stakeholder relationships at different organizational levels and influencing strategic procurement decisions.
• Monitoring procurement market trends and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation.

Languages

• Fluent English skills, written and spoken.
• German language skills are a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience working in an international environment and managing supplier relationships.

Know-how

• Strong understanding of category management, sourcing strategies, supplier management, and procurement processes.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, cost optimization initiatives, and risk management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to transform data into actionable business decisions.
• Knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing environments is considered an advantage.

Working Style and Methods

• Structured and strategic approach to problem-solving.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across international teams.
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Personality

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic business environment.
• Team player with strong relationship-building capabilities.
• Confident communicator and negotiator who enjoys taking ownership and driving change.

Work #LikeABosch includes:

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🛡️ Health insurance

🧑‍⚕️ Medical office (psychology and general clinic) & Social Services Office on site

📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

🏋️ Sports and health related activities

🚉 Great access to public transports

🚌 Free transport from Porto

💰 Flexible benefits platform

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen