Buyer – Mobility Aftermarket

Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by 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.

Job Description

This Mobility Aftermarket buyer is responsible for enabling the supply of wiper components for multiple Bosch plants in Mexico, combining roles of Commercial Purchasing & Project Purchasing. Buyer title and salary commensurate with experience. Responsibilities include:

• Support supplier strategy development and execution
• Select cost-effective and qualified suppliers to achieve business objectives
• Negotiate supplier prices and conditions to reach economic targets
• Foster and manage supplier relationships
• Cascade Bosch initiatives and identify alternative strategies as needed to ensure a successful supply chain alignment
• Collaborate closely with external suppliers as well as other internal departments / stakeholders
• Maintain SAP master data, new supplier setups and plant extensions
• Independently perform bottom-up financial planning for suppliers / part prices / capital expenditures; then, track and report out cost development vs. budget
• Support supplier capacity planning and logistics escalations
• Ensure compliance and risk management
• Share technical expertise with global team
• Initiate and coordinate supplier or market-driven change projects (e.g., RPP, SCR, ECR, localization, resourcing...)
• Apply problem solving and escalation tools to achieve targets / improve processes
• Specific Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field required
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and verbal
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build relationships with suppliers
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Knowledge of international trade regulations and practices
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining records and processing orders
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
• Familiarity with and experience working in automotive industry OE procurement

Additional Information

Domestic and international travel required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.