Commercial Buyer – Strategic Procurement

About the role

As a Commercial Buyer you will shape Bosch's supplier landscape and ensure a resilient, competitive supply chain for our automotive electronics business. You will combine strategic procurement expertise with close supplier management and cross‑functional collaboration to drive business success.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain Management.

Required skills