Category Expert (Purchasing)

Company Description

With a proud history dating back 136 years, the Bosch Group now employs over 400,000 people across 165 countries. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to facilitate connected living and innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” To this day, Bosch remains privately owned, with 94% held by a charitable trust. Bosch is a rather special company.

The Global Business Services (GS) department at Bosch provides purchasing services, in addition to HR, Logistics, Accounting services for regional business units. GS also acts as business partner to the business in order to ensure long term growth and sustainability across the organisation.

Job Description

We are currently offering a permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced and pro-active 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 i-Buy tools and strategies.
• Conduct market research, manage tenders, apply Advanced Negotiation methods for competitive commercial outcomes, negotiate terms and finalise contracts for assigned sub-material 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 meetings 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 bachelor’s or above in Supply Chain 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 multi-national 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 you’ll play a key role in managing vital operations. We’re 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, we’d 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 half-pay) 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 Well-being 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.