Company Description

Bosch was founded in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) and for more than 130 years has been distinguished by a unique corporate culture based on solid values ​​that drive us to improve every day. Our products, present in a wide variety of fields, that contribute to improve the quality of life of millions of people.

Job Description

The Sr. Project Purchasing Specialist (Part Family) will be responsible for the following:

Promote and support the establishment of a reliable and competitive local supply baseActive participation in definition of product related supplier strategyManage procurement activities for platform and application projects -includes target cost setting.Responsible for achievement of quality, cost and delivery targets.Prepare supplier selection - includes RFQ process, supplier evaluation and communication, and participation in sourcing decisions.Interface with: Central Purchasing, material field related purchasing, quality, engineering department and Business UnitEnsure preventive quality planning (PQP) for project specific new parts and coordination of their release.Promote and support RPP activities. Change management for procured parts.Supports series production and after-market when needed.Travel domestically and internationally up to 30%

Qualifications

Minimum:

Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Mechanical Engineering)5 years experience related to quality of purchasing parts in an automotive environment.2+ years of commercial and technical project management experience.Advanced English SkillsMS Office proficient

Preferred:

Knowledge of Plastic & Rubber - Injected / Molded Components, Turned parts, Electro-Mechnical sub-assemblies Experience in product costingExperienced in managing SAP systemAnalytical and structural approach.Work well independently, highly motivated, results oriented.Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.Ability to develop network in very complex company culture.Presentation SkillsSAP KnowledgeAt least 5 years in automotive industry Quality Related