Category Expert Indirect Purchase

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Roles & Responsibilities :
Run sourcing projects for the Material field Facility Management (Source to Contract)

Engage with Key Stakeholders to understand the current & future demand and develop the sourcing strategy
Engage with key suppliers to establish deep supplier relationships and build/extend relationships across the divisions (supplier mentorship).
Manage suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance, incl. data quality, supplier evaluation, contract management
Lead the negotiation of complex contracts
Focus on purchasing automation / e-commerce & using indirect purchasing IT tools & platform
Design Negotiation Strategies and execute under competition as well as w/o competition
Maintain a high level of product and industry awareness to keep current on best practices, new suppliers, market trends, etc.
Define and implement category strategies that meet Bosch needs.
Effectively communicate category strategies to the internal stakeholders & Suppliers
Steer global/cross-divisional projects of strategical importance and effectively balancing the RFQ process and TCO evaluation of suppliers against the business stakeholder's requirements.
Perform total cost of ownership evaluations and supply-market researches
Evaluate complex situations to develop and implement a preferred solution for the maximum benefit of the business.
Drive continuous improvement in cost, delivery, and quality performance.
Maintain Master-Data in various IT systems
Handle cross-sectional tasks for departmental and organizational development.
Ensure fulfillment of compliance requirements
 

Educational qualification:

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical / Electrical/Industrial/Electronics

Experience :

5-8 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts Management

Mandatory/requires Skills :
Experiences in negotiation & Supplier management

Sourcing & contract management in indirect Purchase

Excellent communication and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams

Preferred Skills :