Project Purchasing - PPV Purchase Project Manager- Automotive Production

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Job Description:

• Promote and support the establishment of a reliable and competitive local supply base
• Active participation in definition of product related supplier strategy
• Manage procurement activities for platform and application projects -includes target cost setting.
• Responsible for achievement of quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Prepare supplier selection - includes RFQ process, supplier evaluation and communication, and participation in sourcing decisions.
• Interface with: Central Purchasing, material field related purchasing, quality, engineering department and Business Unit
• Ensure preventive quality planning (PQP) for project specific new parts and coordination of their release.
• Promote and support RPP activities.
•  Change management for procured parts.
• Supports series production and after-market when needed.
• Domestic and international travel up to 30%.  International destinations include Germany, Mexico and other locations within the Americas. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Mechanical Engineering)
• 5 years experience related to quality of purchasing parts in an automotive environment.
• 2+ years of commercial and technical project management experience.
• Advanced English Skills
• MS Office proficient

Preferred Qualification:

• Knowledge of Plastic Components / Machined Components / Casted Components
• Experience in product costing
• Experienced in managing SAP system
• Analytical and structural approach.
• Work well independently, highly motivated, results oriented.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to develop network in very complex company culture.
• Presentation Skills
• SAP Knowledge
• At least 5 years in automotive industry Quality Related

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave. Pay ranges included in the postings, when included, generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, or additional benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans   

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.