Global Category Buyer Assistant Manager Deputy manager

Business Responsibilities

• Global Category Buyer for Casting Stamping and Metal Sub-Assembly commodities driving category performance across cost quality delivery and innovation dimensions.
• Develop and implement global commodity and supplier strategies aligned with business objectives market dynamics and regional requirements.
• Lead supplier scouting evaluation selection and sourcing decisions ensuring a competitive and resilient supplier base.
• Drive localization and supplier development initiatives to enhance supply chain robustness cost competitiveness and regional value creation.
• Conduct comprehensive market intelligence benchmarking and should-cost analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities and industry best practices.
• Lead commercial negotiations including annual price negotiations productivity improvements cost reduction programs and long-term framework agreements.
• Establish strategic partnerships with key suppliers and foster continuous improvement through innovation digitalization and process excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering Quality Manufacturing Logistics and Project Purchasing teams to support business growth and profitability targets.

Delivery Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Purchasing Supply Chain Management and Logistics teams for demand forecasting capacity alignment and launch readiness.
• Drive proactive risk management activities including contingency planning and supplier risk assessments.
• Support new product launches and localization projects by ensuring supplier preparedness and timely delivery execution.
• Monitor and improve overall supplier performance through KPI tracking escalation management and corrective action implementation.

Managerial & Governance Responsibilities

• Single point of contact (SPOC) for all commercial and strategic matters related to assigned suppliers and commodity portfolio.
• Establish and lead regular supplier performance reviews covering commercial results quality performance delivery reliability innovation contribution and sustainability targets.
• Monitor and analyze key purchasing KPIs including negotiation results supplier performance metrics productivity measures and risk indicators.
• Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) activities and ensure alignment with Bosch purchasing governance and compliance requirements.
• Provide management reporting business analytics and strategic recommendations to support decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into effective supplier and material field strategies.
• Ensure adherence to Bosch purchasing processes compliance standards and sustainability requirements throughout the supplier lifecycle.
• Mentor and support cross-functional teams by sharing market insights sourcing expertise and best practices.

Qualifications :

Engineering (B.E. / B-Tech in Mechanical / Industrial) or MBA

Additional Information :

Key Result Areas

• Cost Competitiveness & Savings
• Defining and execution of Supplier and Category strategy
• Supply Chain Risk Management
• Sourcing and Business Awards
• Market Intelligence & Benchmarking
• Stakeholder & Supplier Relationship Management
• Governance & Compliance

Desired Experience

• 8 years in strategic purchasing along with Machined Casting Stamping Sub assembly parts process know-how.
• SAP (MM Module) knowledge
• Experience in dealing with Technical documents like BOMs Drawings and Norms
• Cost Engineering & Should-Cost Analysis
• Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management
• Data Analytics & KPI Management
• Supplier Relationship Management

Functional Skills/Competencies

• Negotiation skills
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Continuous Improvement & Process Excellence
• Team player

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time