BOSCH GROUP CATEGORY EXPERT - LOGISTIC SERVICES

Job Description Seeking a driven and experienced category expert to be responsible for Purchasing Logistics Services (Overland, Expedites, Parcels) for Bosch in Mexico.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS).
Job Description Key elements should include the following.
Business Responsibilities Responsible for managing key suppliers for specific material field (Mentorships) Negotiation of contracts for the nominated suppliers (incl.
global projects) Ensure policy deployment targets are fulfilled for the assigned (sub) material fields.
Actively engage with plant colleagues and IBT – Global Category, Sr Category Expert for defining strategies Actively support internal customers on their requests, working together to develop neutral RFQ that leverages competition.
Prepare Regional Sub-material field strategy for nominated sub material fields.
Delivery Responsibilities Check purchasing requisitions and project/sourcing request issue purchase orders/contracts on time Plan and conduct RFQs to ensure timely tender and/or renewal of the contracts.
Support for issues related to contracting and contract compliance.
Plan and develop actions to meet or exceed key KPI deliverables as outlined in policy deployment targets.
Prepare monthly status reports outlining – RFP status, Savings and other key KPI s like Automation.
Supply base reduction, Payment terms etc.
P articipate on White Board Meetings and provide status of the ongoing projects.
Drive Process improvements and work closely based on Strategic Tender plan Key Result Areas Indirect Purchasing Results – savings, automation, payment terms, etc.
Process compliance Functional Skills/Competencies Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, charts, graphs, etc.) and SAP experience Project Management knowledge Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with other functions/suppliers and foster teamwork.
Strong self-motivation to achieve policy deployment targets.
Positive attitude Knowledge of the market in terms of varying portfolio of Professional services (Consulting, Temp Labor etc) Market knows how of costing of resources for varied skill set and experience levels in Professional services & various models of outsourcing.
Awareness and tracking of the market environment and dynamics for the respective material field.
Advanced negotiation techniques.
Familiar with international working environment Excellent  project management skills Qualifications REQUIRED SKILLS.
Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline Minimum 5-6   years’ experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Logistics roles.
Experience with Logistics Purchasing preferred.
Self-motivated to define and drive continuous improvement of processes.
Excellent communication skills, initiative and personal accountability Organized and excellent communication and project management skills.
PC literate (MS-Office, SAP).
Awareness and application of basic principles, strategies & instruments of purchasing.
Negotiation skills with demonstrated cost savings results.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to communicate and conduct business discussion fluently in Spanish & English, preferable German as well.
PREFERRED SKILLS.
Experience with Logistics and/or Logistics Purchasing Experience with Project Management Experience with negotiations and/or contract negotiations Good communication skills, incl.
internal and external presentation