Purchasing Direct Materials Buyer

**Company Description**Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.- Lead/support commercial negotiations with suppliers, coordinating with Commercial purchasing and Project purchasing teams.- Handle and lead Request For Quotation Containers (RFQC's) efficiently.- Ensure competitive price levels, high-quality products, and reliable deliveries from suppliers.- Manage Supplier relationships and formulate Supplier strategy, including supplier development or consolidation.- Select suppliers and negotiate favorable purchase conditions.- Oversee capacity management, contract management, and supply chain risk management.- Encourage the development process on the supplier side.- Drive cost reduction activities and implement cost-out initiatives.- Continuously develop and refine the localization strategy in collaboration with the project purchasing team.**Qualifications**- **Education**: VI - VII level of degree with a technical background (mechanics, industrial organization) and an economic background (Higher technical education).- **Experience**: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.- **Skills**: Advanced/Strong negotiation skills, persuasion, and outstanding communication skills.- **Personality**: Teamwork orientation, perseverance, curiosity to learn, proactive, and initiative-taking approach.- **Abilities**: Strong organizational skills, stress resistance, and excellent analytical abilities with great attention to detail and quality.- **Language Proficiency**: English language knowledge (both written and spoken). Knowledge of German or Spanish is an advantage.- **IT Skills**: Practical knowledge of standard software packages, including MS Office and SAP.- **Travel**: Willingness to travel up to 15% of working time.