Regional Lead Buyer

🏢 About Bosch Group

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 418,000 associates worldwide. The company generated sales of 90.3 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 490 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 87,000 associates in research and development.

🏢 About Robert Bosch (South East Asia)

As the Bosch Group's regional headquarters in Singapore for Southeast Asia, Robert Bosch (South East Asia) Pte Ltd has represented the Group's interests across the region since 1923. With diversified businesses in Mobility Aftermarket, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Building Technology. Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd includes the Asia Pacific headquarters for Mobility Aftermarket, Building Technology, and Industrial Technology, as well as the Southeast Asia R&D setup for Corporate Research, Advance Engineering Centre, and Bosch Business Innovations, Bosch's in-house innovation and startup incubation network. At Bosch, we are committed through our EVP ensuring all our associates to GROW, ENJOY and INSPIRE during their journey with us.

💼 Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regional Lead Buyer for EA (Manager I - Purchasing) to drive purchasing excellence and optimize our supply chain within the East Asia region. The successful candidate will develop and implement material field strategies, manage supplier relationships, and lead sourcing activities to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality. As Regional Lead Buyer, you will support the following key tasks in collaboration with experienced team members.

🎯 What you will do (Key Responsibilities)

• Develop and implement material field strategies and consolidate global/area demand to optimize sourcing.
• Identify, assess, and select suppliers for projects, ensuring compliance with internal standards through on-site evaluations (RPA, CSR checks).
• Evaluate annual supplier performance, manage supply risks, and drive supplier development initiatives to improve overall supplier capabilities.
• Lead RFQs and annual price negotiations to achieve cost-effective sourcing and manage sourcing decisions, cost reduction activities, and price benchmarking.
• Plan and track purchasing targets and KPIs to ensure alignment with business objectives, and provide regional input for Current Forecast processes.
• Manage all supplier contracts, ensuring timely renewals and system updates to maintain accurate records and compliance.

👤 What We’re Looking For (Qualifications & Skills)

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Automotive, Technical Products, or Trade Goods industry.
• Professional experience in purchasing or procurement is an advantage.
• Strong strategic mindset with proven ability to drive purchasing excellence within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Advanced analytical mindset with experience leveraging AI technologies to enhance data interpretation, forecasting, risk assessment, and continuous improvement within procurement operations.
• Advanced skills in tendering, negotiation, and vendor management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Awareness of local and international procurement regulations and standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment, collaborate across global teams, and demonstrate strong team player qualities.
• Familiar in procurement related IT systems and digital tools.
• Familiarity with Bosch purchasing structures, processes, and governance is an advantage.
• Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is required to effectively communicate with global teams and stakeholders. 
• Demonstrate flexibility and readiness to undertake domestic and international travel to support procurement activities, supplier visits, and cross regional collaboration.

💎 What’s In It for You

We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. At Bosch, you’ll benefit from:

• 🕰️ Flexible working hours
• 🧠 Continuous learning
• 💼 Career mobility across functions and regions
• 🧘‍♀️ Well-being support and employee assistance programs
• 💸 Attractive compensation including bonus schemes and insurance
• 🤝 Inclusive culture built on respect, collaboration, and empowerment

📅 Next Steps

Our recruitment process typically includes:

• Application screening
• Interview(s) with Hiring Manager, Business Leaders and HR
• Business case or technical assessment (where relevant)

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