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BoschCateogry Expert
Bosch seeks a Cateogry Expert for a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru. This position focuses on strategic and operational purchasing of corporate and global software…
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Bosch seeks a Cateogry Expert for a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru. This position focuses on strategic and operational purchasing of corporate and global software and IT services projects. The selected candidate will handle internal demand and project management to maximize purchasing benefits, engage with stakeholder management, and participate in the Global Category Expert Network. Key duties involve running RFQ processes including sourcing decisions and documentation while ensuring compliance,…
Job Description
Bosch seeks a Cateogry Expert for a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru. This position focuses on strategic and operational purchasing of corporate and global software and IT services projects. The selected candidate will handle internal demand and project management to maximize purchasing benefits, engage with stakeholder management, and participate in the Global Category Expert Network.
Key duties involve running RFQ processes including sourcing decisions and documentation while ensuring compliance, managing global software contracts specifically for the Germany region, utilizing i-Source according to defined rules, and ensuring early involvement and competition. The role requires concluding and managing supplier contracts and price agreements, conducting supplier management, monitoring markets, executing awards, and performing proper purchasing planning such as action plans and software planning. The professional will serve as the primary contact for defined material fields across multiple locations and internal customers, providing purchasing guidance for software and IT services while acting as main global mentorship and handling key accounts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct RFQ processes including sourcing decisions, documentation, and compliance
- Handle global software contracts for the Germany region
- Apply i-Source according to defined rules for covered functions to ensure data quality
- Ensure early involvement and competition
- Conclude and manage supplier contracts and price agreements
- Perform supplier management and monitor markets within the area of responsibility
- Execute award processes
- Execute proper purchasing planning including action plans and software planning
- Act as the first point of contact within the defined material field for several locations and internal customers
- Provide guidance within software and IT service purchasing
- Handle main global mentorship and key accounts
Requirements
- 10 to 15 years of experience
- High proficiency in MS Office and other user IT tools and systems
- Conceptual and diligent working style
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
- Problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive results
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Competent appearance and self-management of tasks
- Project management skills and capacity to efficiently manage multiple projects
Qualifications
- Degree in engineering or any discipline
- German language knowledge
Core Skills
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What is the location of the Cateogry Expert role?
The position is based in Bengaluru and is on-site.
What is the employment type?
The role is full-time.
What experience is required for this position?
Candidates must have 10 to 15 years of experience, along with proficiency in MS Office and IT tools, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and project management capabilities.
What are the educational qualifications needed?
An engineering degree or any other degree is required.
Is salary information provided in the posting?
The job posting does not specify the salary.
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