Global Category Buyer - Assistant Manager/ Deputy manager

In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany, for end-to-end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through 14 companies: Bosch Limited – the flagship company of the Bosch Group in India – Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited, Bosch Rexroth (India) Private Limited, Bosch Global Software Technologies, Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Limited, BSH Home Appliances Private Limited, ETAS Automotive India Private Limited, Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Private Limited, Bosch Mobility Platform and Solutions India Private Limited, Newtech Filter India Private Limited, Precision Seals Manufacturing Ltd, Robert Bosch India Manufacturing and Technology Private Limited, MICO Trading Private Limited and Mivin Engg. Technologies Private Limited. Since commencing operations in 1951, we have steadily expanded our footprint across 17 manufacturing sites and 7 development and application centers, supporting both domestic and global markets. These facilities enable us to localize solutions, drive innovation, and respond with speed to dynamic customer and industry requirements. In FY 2024–25, we reported net revenue of 373,457 million INR (approximately euros 4.13 billion) and employed 38,655 associates as of March 31, 2025. Bosch Limited continues to anchor the Group’s India presence with a sharp focus on next-generation mobility, smart manufacturing, and digital transformation. It earned revenue from operations of Rs. 18,087 crores ((1,985 million euros) in fiscal year 2024-25. 

Job Description

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