Job Description

Bosch Rexroth supports mechanical and plant engineering challenges around the world with its cutting-edge technology and unique industry knowledge. More than 32,300 employees worldwide work on safe, efficient, intelligent and powerful solutions. With our cross-technology portfolio, digital services and comprehensive service, we are the partner for machines and plants.

WE MOVE. YOU WIN.

Are you a highly skilled negotiator with a talent for building strong supplier relationships? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact on cost, quality and efficiency? If so, we want you on our team!

We are looking for a commercially sharp Project Buyer to be a driving force in our procurement team.

This is a pivotal role centred on commercial and operational excellence. You will be empowered to drive down costs, secure advantageous terms and build a robust, high-performing supplier network. If you thrive on the challenge of negotiation and the art of building lasting business relationships, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Achieve

Commercial - Strategic Supplier Management & Development:

• Lead price negotiations and renegotiate offers to generate significant cost savings.
• Negotiate comprehensive agreements covering everything from payment terms and Incoterms to volume rebates and quality assurance.
• Identify, assess and onboard new suppliers.
• Conduct annual supplier assessments for performance, quality and delivery, driving continuous improvement.
• Perform supplier audits and visits to proactively resolve issues and strengthen partnerships.
• Analyse price variations and monitor supplier dependency to minimise risk and ensure supply chain stability.

Operational Excellence:

• Manage the end-to-end quotation process, from requesting quotes and analysing proposals to making sourcing recommendations.
• Maintain pricing accuracy in SAP, manage part costings and resolve invoice queries.
• Ensure all purchasing decisions and supplier agreements are documented and compliant with company guidelines.
• Organise meetings, prepare precise minutes and drive the follow-up of action items.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Act as a key purchasing contact in project meetings with Sales and Engineering to identify cost and time-saving opportunities.
• Support the delivery escalation process to ensure timely resolution of any issues.
• Champion Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) and 5S methodologies within the purchasing department.
• Maintain excellent communication channels with all internal departments to ensure seamless operations.

Who You Are

• A Skilled Negotiator: You have strong influencing skills and a proven ability to negotiate favourable outcomes for the business.
• Customer-Focused: You are proactive and responsive, with a dedication to serving both internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly Organised: You can manage multiple projects simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail and a focus on meeting deadlines.
• A Team Player: You communicate effectively and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.

Qualifications

Qualified & Experienced:

• • MCIPS qualification or equivalent business experience is highly desirable.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with SAP R3 PR1 or a similar integrated system.
  • Experience working with Engineering drawings is desirable.

Additional Information

What We Offer

We are committed to creating a rewarding environment for our employees. Our competitive package includes:

• A highly competitive salary.
• Company Performance-Related Pay.
• Holiday Bonus Payment.
• Comprehensive benefits including a robust pension plan, 26 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing to 30 with service, and exclusive staff discounts through Perkbox.
• Employee Assistance Programme and free on-site car parking.

Ready to make your mark?

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you

You must have the right to work in the UK.