Strategic Buyer- Direct Materials NA

Strategic Buyer
- Direct Materials NA

Bosch Location Lincolnshire, IL Contract Type Unlimited Compensation From 82,900 - 91,000 USD (YEARLY) Work Mode Hybrid Fields of work Purchasing Join as Professional Starting date According to arrangement Working time Full-time Division Drive and Control Technology

The Strategic Buyer – Direct Materials (North America) is responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and leading commercial negotiations across assigned commodities. This role plays a critical part in optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance while strengthening a competitive and resilient supply base.

This position partners closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Operations, and serves as an integrated member of the global commodity organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, RFQs, contract negotiation, and cost reduction programs
• Develop and implement commodity strategies aligned with business objectives and annual savings targets
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with domestic and international suppliers
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, performance, and risks to ensure quality, reliability, and continuity of supply
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities from sourcing through contract execution and delivery
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery metrics
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supplier quotations to support data-driven decision making
• Identify and execute localization opportunities (transition from foreign to North American sourcing where applicable)
• Lead or support annual price negotiations and business planning for assigned commodities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supplier-related escalations (quality, logistics, pricing discrepancies)
• Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships to support long-term strategic partnerships
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior buyers, as applicable
• Participate in global commodity teams and initiatives, including potential international collaboration or travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain roles
• Proven experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing commercial relationships
• Experience in strategic sourcing and cost savings initiatives within a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to direct material purchasing (e.g., metals, castings, hydraulics, components, or similar)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret pricing structures, cost drivers, and market data
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Excel

Preferred

• Experience with commodity management or regional/global sourcing strategies
• Familiarity with international supply chains and foreign sourcing
• Experience supporting supplier development and localization initiatives
• Knowledge of quality and logistics escalation processes

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

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