Category Expert (f/m/div.)

  • Full-time
  • Legal Entity: Bosch Car Multimedia Portugal

Company Description

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.  
Bosch Car Multimedia, S.A. belongs to the Automotive Electronics division and is focused on making the vehicles our third living space. About 3.600 associates are committed to develop and produce high quality technology that shape change in mobility worldwide. The company' success lies in its highly specialized and innovative team, and on the technological know-how which makes Bosch the leading supplier in the automotive market. 
At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential. 

Job Description

Your contribution to something big:

  • Purchasing contact person for defined Bosch plants and locations;
  • Ensure early involvement in projects & structured demand management for respective internal customers;
  • Transfer and promote Material field and Supplier Strategy to internal customer / plant;
  • Consolidate the commodity needs and inputs;
  • Supplier relationship management and mentorships;
  • Annual price negotiation of regional and / or defined global supplier;
  • Preparation and execution of tenders (RFI / RFQ);
  • Preparation of purchasing decisions and contractual agreements;
  • Participates in global commodity purchasing team meetings and support implementation of global purchasing strategies;
  • Provide input to and implement global strategies for the defined sub-material field;
  • Ensure compliance requirement.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

  • Industrial\Mechanical Engineer, Business Management or similar Bachelor’s\Master degree;
  • Past professional experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts Management or equivalent role;
  • English language skills are mandatory;
  • Good proficiency in Microsoft Office and able to work in a digital environment;
  • Basic knowledge of the supply chain (logistics, planning, order, etc.);
  • Contract and price negotiation skills;
  • Excellent communication skills with an ability to build relationships with a wide array of people of different, organizational positions and locations (virtual);
  • Proactivity, good customer orientation and service mindset;
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to identify issues, develop solutions & drive results.

Additional Information

Work #LikeABosch includes:

Flexible work conditions | Hybrid work system | Exchange with colleagues around the world | Health insurance and medical office on site (psychology, general clinic) | Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications | Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products | Sports and health related activities | Great access to public transports | Free transport from Porto | Free parking lot | Canteen 

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