Commodity Buyer at Bosch Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

• The Purchasing department of Robert Bosch in Midrand is looking to employ a Commodity Buyer as part of their team.

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities Management and IT within the Sub-Saharan Region
• To conduct comprehensive spend analysis to identify key areas for improvement
• Drive innovation and development within the category
• Identify and engage with strategic suppliers to enhance the supplier strategy
• Lead sourcing projects and initiatives for the category, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure they deliver value beyond cost, such as innovation, quality, and sustainability
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align category strategies with business objectives
• Develop long-term partnerships with key suppliers
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the category, continuously assessing and improving performance
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the category and industry trends
• Exhibit strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with excellent project management and leadership skills
• Utilize proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools to drive category performance
• Influence and drive change within the organization to achieve long-term category growth and development
• Enhance value from supplier relationships, fostering continuous improvement and driving innovation within the category

Qualifications

Education

• University degree in economic/commercial sciences or related field
• A post-graduate purchasing or supply chain management qualification would be advantageous
• CIPS Level 4 completion would be an advantage 
• Strong IT skills in MS Office packages 
• Good communications skills on all levels, fluency in English essential

Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a comparable multi-national company in a similar role
• Computer literate with very good skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Excellent knowledge of SAP system