IN_RBAI_Manager/Deputy Manager - Project Purchasing-PPE_IN

In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany, for end to end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through twelve companies with a combined strength of over 31,500 associates which includes around 15,650 research and development associates.

Bosch Automotive Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (RBAI) is a 100% subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH . Established in 2009, in Naganathapura - Bengaluru, RBAI is primarily focused in manufacturing electronic products for the automotive sector. RBAI has consistently added an average of one product every year resulting in a wide range of products comprising - Engine Control Units (ECU) for both 4W and 2W, Body Control Modules (BCM), ECUs for ABS, DC-DC Converters, iTraMS (Intelligent communication control unit) to name a few. RBAI also produces products for eMobility like MCU (Motor control Unit), C-Box (Communication Box), VCUs (Vehicle Control Unit), Central gateway modules and is geared up for other futuristic products. RBAI with its diverse portfolio, not only caters to local markets, but also exports products to all major global customers. The Naganathapura Plant (NhP1) is seen as a benchmark in Operational Excellence in AE and Bosch India , using an integrated approach of Bosch Production System (BPS) and I4.0. With a young and agile team, RBAI’s mission statement ‘Be RBAI’ (Be Reliable Benchmark Agile Innovative) is a testament to our commitment in providing best in class products and services for its customers.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Purchasing Project Management :

• Project Manager Purchasing for Supplier parts - End to end co-ordination from RFQ to ECR release.
• Categorize parts, derive holistic Bundling strategy (e.g. Part families, Material, Clusters)
• Support for alternate source development (Risk Management)
• Execute Sourcing of Components (PILUM, Technical Supplier Discussion, Technical & Commercial feasibility confirmation, Risk assessment etc.)
• Global co-ordination for relocation/transfer projects.
• Execute Sample Ordering of Components, including needed coordination with CFT (VQP, PPAP.)
• Change management (ECR) for procured parts.
• Conduct periodic and structured reviews with the CFT and steer the project towards timely completion.
• Conduct idea generation workshops to identify cost savings potentials through Design RPP, Standardization, Supplier optimization etc.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial engineering, Equivalent.
• Professional experience in Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management desired.
• Strong technical knowledge on drawing interpretation, interpreting, and understanding of technical norms.
• Knowledge on Manufacturing process of Mechanical parts and cost calculations desired
• Good MS Office, SAP and knowledge of Power BI would be an advantage.
• High degree of goal and result orientation.
• Communication skills, teamwork, flexibility, and assertiveness.
• Independent and structured way of working.

Experience: 7-9 years of experience in Purchasing/Project Management/Engineering/Manufacturing

• Project target achievement (Quality, Cost, Delivery) as per timelines.
• Purchasing representative in running projects & series support.
• Interface to BU and VS for Purchasing
• Representation of purchasing in SE teams and coordination of SE work with suppliers.
• RPP projects: generate ideas, successful implementation, and reporting.