Strategic Buyer- Indirect Purchasing (Logistics) - Hybrid - Bosch Group

The Communications Systems Division of Bosch Security Systems is headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota. Our product segments include Critical Communications Systems, Pro Sound, and Public Address & Conferencing.  With our premium brands: Bosch, Dynacord, Electro-Voice, RTS and Telex, we provide solutions that reflect our brand values for audio quality, and innovation. The company’s broad portfolio of products and systems are used by government agencies, hospitals, critical infrastructure facilities, broadcast TV stations, cable head end stations, electronic media campuses, mobile sports production truck companies and in many other commercial and industrial environments throughout the country.

** Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

** This role is hybrid at the Burnsville MN office at least 2 days/week.

Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset with a background in purchasing? We are currently looking for a Strategic Buyer to be part of our global team. Based in Burnsville, MN, you will be responsible for providing strategic support towards the regional Indirect purchasing teams to ensure strategy consistency. In this role, you will:

• Be the Strategic Buyer for Logistic Services and other Indirect categories
• Be responsible for the analysis of the category as well as the development, definition and implementation of the material field strategy in cooperation with the relevant internal business partners.
• Have responsibility in your category over the commercial aspects of supplier management such as preparing and conducting tenders, price negotiations and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
• Ensure global coordination with the Indirect Purchasing global team working with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional team to optimize the logistics procurement process and deliver value.

Position may require early morning or late night meetings with global development teams

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or similar.

• 5+ years of professional experience in indirect purchasing as well as experience in logistics and supplier strategy. 
• Experience in logistic services required, specifically knowledge of freight carrier and compliance with industry regulations
• Negotiate contracts for Indirect purchasing to secure best pricing terms and quality
• Experience identifying cost savings
• Ability to travel domestically/regionally (up to 10%)
• Passionate, flexible and performance oriented with a high level of resilience and assertiveness.
• Strong team player with preference to work in international teams.
• Self-motivated, structured and bring an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Possess a high affinity for cross-departmental cooperation and international business.
• Proven track record in achieving objectives, experience in leadership and stakeholder management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred. German is an additional plus. 

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
• BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives: FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and AWIM (A World In Motion)
• Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

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