Category Expert Purchasing

We are currently offering a permanent fulltime opportunity for an experienced and proactive individual to join us as a Machine Repair Operations (MRO) Category Expert in the Purchasing Department. This role is based at our headquarters in Clayton Victoria.

Position responsibilities will include:

• Support Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions (BAMS) projects with expertise in iBuy tools and strategies.
• Conduct market research manage tenders apply Advanced Negotiation methods for competitive commercial outcomes negotiate terms and finalise contracts for assigned submaterial fields and regional plants.
• Implement material field strategies and manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Collaborate with internal customers to ensure early involvement in project planning and execution.
• Identify and evaluate suitable suppliers to support BAMS business growth and introduce new suppliers as needed.
• Manage and finalise contracts for assigned suppliers ensuring compliance with procurement processes.
• Utilise automated tools including robotic process automation (training provided) to optimize purchasing operations.
• Ensure indirect purchasing processes adhere to compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Ability and flexibility to participate in global coordination meeting with key partners

Qualifications :

We are looking for a confident team player who is able to establish effective relationships quickly across all levels of the business.

You should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Hold a bachelors or above in Supply Change or Engineering (Mechanical Electrical or similar)
• Demonstrated history of industry experience in MRO Machine Repair and Operations Machinery and Capital Equipment and services or Automotive food & beverage special purpose machinery or general purchasing
• Strong commercial acumen
• Experience in a multinational organisation will be highly regarded
• Proficiency in MS Office (in particular Excel and Outlook)
• SAP experience is essential
• Show willingness to learn and ability to pick things up quickly
• Strong sense of accountability and an open mindset
• Resilience in challenging situations and stakeholder management skills
• Great communication skills both written and verbal and confident presentation skills
• Strong organisational and coordination skills

Additional Information :

At Bosch Oceania we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where youll play a key role in managing vital operations. Were committed to professional development and encourage innovation safety and environmental responsibility.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead a diverse range of facility and infrastructure projects wed love to hear from you!

We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. Through the diversity of our business and commitment to personal and career development we can provide you with new and exciting opportunities so you can achieve your full potential!

We offer our employees:

• The ability to work flexibly
• Training and development programs to help you reach your full potential
• 14 weeks paid (or 28 weeks at halfpay) Parental Leave for primary carer (in addition to government paid parental leave)
• Superannuation on unpaid Parental Leave
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• A wide range of Health and Wellbeing programs
• Support and counselling services with work or personal matters through our Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 50 weeks Income Protection for permanent employees
• Diverse and exciting career opportunities both local and international
• Discounts on Bosch products and as well as products from affiliated brands

Your application

We are committed to building a sustainable inclusive and diverse workforce in all its forms. We value diversity in our organisation and in our recruitment activities and believe that every voice adds value. We actively pursue a recruiting strategy that works towards eliminating unconscious bias. To apply please submit your cover letter and resume through the online application link.

Please note: You need to be an Australian citizen or hold Australian work rights to apply for this role.

Bosch does not accept any agency submissions unless approval has been given by a member of the Bosch HR Team. All agency submissions must be submitted directly to Bosch HR. Potential candidates submitted by an agency directly to any Bosch employee or manager without Bosch HR approval will not be considered by Bosch. Bosch will not be liable for a recruitment fee in these circumstances. Any agency terms and conditions must be signed by Bosch HR indicating acceptance.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime