Buyer II

Company Description

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Job Description

Position Summary

Analyze North American & foreign markets to determine strategic suppliers and sourcing strategy for critical commodities in consideration of technical capabilities, quality, source reliability, and process improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons

• Analyze quotations received, recommend, and select suppliers.
• Interface with and manage all commercial aspects of assigned supplier relations including, but not limited to, supplier agreements, monitoring overall supplier performance, resolving invoice/price discrepancies, supporting escalation of LOG & Quality issues, and supplier development/follow-up.
• Review existing, and where necessary, establish new contracts: including planning and completing annual price negotiations for responsible commodities to achieve cost savings goals. Support Purchasing team members in escalation rounds for all the above.
• Review all foreign commodities and find North American sources
• Person will source materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Buyer will study market trends and suppliers, recommending sources of supply and will work closely with Project Purchasing in various plants to identify and realize potential savings projects.
• Participate in annual business planning process for responsible commodities
• Integrated member of worldwide commodity team (may include international travel)
• Knowledge and experience with material field purchasing of specific commodities, strategic sourcing and negotiations.  Able to develop strategic plan to achieve year over year savings while maintaining quality and delivery excellence and a stable yet flexible supply base. 
• Personal requirements key to success are negotiations, organization, able to communicate and present effectively, strategic thinking and planning, and excellent data analytics.
• Perform other essential and related duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science or similar discipline from an accredited institution (ex. CHEA) ,Commodity Management, Logistics Management, Purchasing or similar discipline.
• 3 plus years in production planning scheduling or buying with a manufacturing or production environment.
• MS Office familiarity
• Proficiency at using or programming IT systems used in Logistics (e.g. ERP-systems like SAP, database software (Excel, Power BI), data mining).
• Customer focused and clear communication skills for various channels (face to face, phone, email, Teams).
• Operate well with little oversight, and be able to make decisions and take calculated risks.
• Working outside of standard office hours may be required on short notice.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Lift and move a minimum of 5 pounds without assistance

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be quiet to moderate to loud

Additional Information

Salary and Benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $80k- $90k. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. The Recruiter can share more details about the specific salary range during the interview process.

Your well-being matters to us at Bosch! That's why we offer a total package that goes beyond just a paycheck. Alongside a competitive compensation package, you'll enjoy a suite of benefits designed to empower you in every area of your life! Think of it as our way of investing in your success! This includes:

• Prioritizing Your Health: Access to high-quality medical, dental, and vision plans; Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts to make managing your healthcare easier; plus wellness programs to help you stay healthy and energized.
• Securing Your Future: We offer a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, safe harbor contribution into the 401(k) and provide resources to help you confidently plan for retirement. 
• Supporting Your Life: Paid time off to recharge and pursue your passions, and tuition reimbursement to invest in your professional development.
• Providing Peace of Mind: Access to life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your loved ones.

Must Have

• Must have US work authorization.
• Indefinite U.S work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/Veterans.