Cateogry Expert

Job Description

- Responsibility for strategic and operational purchasing of corporate or global projects/topics (regarding Software & IT Services)

- Internal demand and project management as per business requirements to maximize purchasing benefits for Bosch

- IBP (Stakeholder) management

- Global Category Expert Network (CEN): participation in the field of Software (& IT Services)

Main tasks:

- Conduct RFQ Process including sourcing decision (documentation) and ensure compliance

- should have experience in handling Global software contracts for Germany region.

- Apply i-Source according to the defined rules for all functions that are covered and assure a good data quality

- Ensure early involvement and competition

- Conclude and manage supplier contracts and price agreements

- Supplier-Management and monitoring of markets within own area of responsibility

- Execution of Awarding

- Execution of proper Purchasing Planning for own area of responsibility (Action Plan & SW Planning)

- first point of contact within material field defined for several locations and its internal customers in order to provide guidance within Software & IT Service purchasing

- main global mentorship & Key Accounts see personal focus below.

Qualifications

Educational qualification:

• Engineer or Any Degree

Experience :

10-15 YEARS of Experience.

Mandatory/requires Skills :
High proficiency in MS office and other user IT-tools and systems

Conceptual and diligent working style

Excellent communication and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams

Problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to identify issues, develop solutions & drive results

Fluency in English both in written and spoken form

Competent appearance and self-management of tasks

Project Management and capacity to efficiently manage multiple projects

Preferred Skills :
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
German Knowledge will be added advantage