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Senior Buyer - Lincolnshire, IL
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Company Description Bosch Rexroth is one of the world's leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers' challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries. Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets. Job Description
Position Summary: Driving strategic sourcing initiatives of North America and foreign markets by negotiating contracts and optimizing supplier relationships by considering technical capabilities, quality, source reliability and process improvements. The position is Hybrid with 3 days in the office in a work week. Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic sourcing initiatives, developing procurement strategies, manage complex contracts and leading supplier negotiations Conduct supplier evaluations and negotiations to secure, favorable terms, pricing, and contracts Oversee the procurement process from sourcing suppliers to contract execution and delivery, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial partnership Analyze quotations received, recommend, and select suppliers Interface with and manage all commercial aspects of assigned supplier relations including, but not limited to, supplier agreements, monitoring overall supplier performance, resolving invoice/price discrepancies, supporting escalation of LOG & Quality issues, and supplier development/follow-up Review existing, and where necessary, establish new contracts: including planning and completing annual price negotiations for responsible commodities to achieve cost savings goals Support Purchasing team members in escalation rounds for all the above Review all foreign commodities and find North American sources Source materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need Buyer will study market trends and suppliers, recommending sources of supply and will work closely with Project Purchasing in various plants to identify and realize potential savings projects Participate in annual business planning process for responsible commodities Integrated member of worldwide commodity team (may include international travel) Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and experience with material field purchasing of specific commodities, strategic sourcing and negotiations. Able to develop strategic plan to achieve year over year savings while maintaining quality and delivery excellence and a stable yet flexible supply base. Provide guidance to other buyers Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science or similar discipline from an accredited institution or 5 year's experience in Sourcing, Commodity Management, Logistics Management, Purchasing or similar discipline. 7 plus years in production planning, scheduling or buying with a manufacturing or production environment. MS Office familiarity. Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier relationship management. Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Familiarity in IT systems used in Logistics (e.g. ERP-systems like SAP, database software (Excel, Power BI), data mining). Customer focused and clear communication skills for various channels (face to face, phone, email, Teams).
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Company Description Bosch Rexroth is one of the world's leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers' challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries. Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets. Job Description
Position Summary: Driving strategic sourcing initiatives of North America and foreign markets by negotiating contracts and optimizing supplier relationships by considering technical capabilities, quality, source reliability and process improvements. The position is Hybrid with 3 days in the office in a work week. Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic sourcing initiatives, developing procurement strategies, manage complex contracts and leading supplier negotiations Conduct supplier evaluations and negotiations to secure, favorable terms, pricing, and contracts Oversee the procurement process from sourcing suppliers to contract execution and delivery, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial partnership Analyze quotations received, recommend, and select suppliers Interface with and manage all commercial aspects of assigned supplier relations including, but not limited to, supplier agreements, monitoring overall supplier performance, resolving invoice/price discrepancies, supporting escalation of LOG & Quality issues, and supplier development/follow-up Review existing, and where necessary, establish new contracts: including planning and completing annual price negotiations for responsible commodities to achieve cost savings goals Support Purchasing team members in escalation rounds for all the above Review all foreign commodities and find North American sources Source materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need Buyer will study market trends and suppliers, recommending sources of supply and will work closely with Project Purchasing in various plants to identify and realize potential savings projects Participate in annual business planning process for responsible commodities Integrated member of worldwide commodity team (may include international travel) Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and experience with material field purchasing of specific commodities, strategic sourcing and negotiations. Able to develop strategic plan to achieve year over year savings while maintaining quality and delivery excellence and a stable yet flexible supply base. Provide guidance to other buyers Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science or similar discipline from an accredited institution or 5 year's experience in Sourcing, Commodity Management, Logistics Management, Purchasing or similar discipline. 7 plus years in production planning, scheduling or buying with a manufacturing or production environment. MS Office familiarity. Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier relationship management. Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Familiarity in IT systems used in Logistics (e.g. ERP-systems like SAP, database software (Excel, Power BI), data mining). Customer focused and clear communication skills for various channels (face to face, phone, email, Teams).