Commercial Buyer (f/m/div.)

As a Commercial Buyer, you will play a key role in shaping Bosch's supplier landscape and ensuring a resilient and competitive supply chain. By combining strategic procurement expertise, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration, you will contribute directly to business success and operational excellence.

Your contribution to something big:

• Analyze assigned product categories and identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, standardization, and cost optimization.
• Develop and implement category strategies that support long-term business objectives and supply chain resilience.
• Lead sourcing activities for new projects, securing supplier capacities and ensuring readiness for future business demands.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers while evaluating performance, capabilities, and development opportunities.
• Proactively manage supply risks and material shortages by driving mitigation measures and coordinating cross-functional response plans.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across purchasing, engineering, logistics, and manufacturing to ensure supply continuity and operational efficiency.
• Influence decision-making through data-driven insights, market analysis, and effective stakeholder communication.

What distinguishes you:

Education

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

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience working with suppliers in an international business environment.

Know-how

• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and category strategy development.
• Understanding of supply chain optimization and risk management principles.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience with cost optimization and supplier development activities is an advantage.

Languages

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

Working Style and Methods

• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Personality

• Self-motivated and proactive mindset.
• Resilient and adaptable when managing challenging situations.
• Team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident in driving initiatives and influencing stakeholders at different organizational levels.

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

Success stories don´t just happen. They are made...

Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!