Job Description

Company Description

At Bosch Rexroth, everything revolves around movement and the success of our customers. With our networked drive and control technologies as well as digital solutions, their machines and systems work efficiently, safely and powerfully. We offer components, system solutions and services for mobile and industrial applications as well as for factory automation. In all areas, we value the know-how and commitment of our employees and enable dynamic careers in an international environment. Around 33,800 people in over 80 countries - and one corporate purpose: "We move industries to make our planet a better place." Do you want to make a difference? Then we look forward to receiving your application to Bosch Rexroth AG

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At our plant in Glenrothes, Scotland we design, develop and produce radial piston motors working in partnership with world renowned international OEM's in industries such as material handling, construction and forestry machinery

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a Project Purchasing Manager to define and implement purchasing strategies, drive cost-saving projects, and optimise our supply chain in terms of cost, time, and preventive supplier quality. You will play a crucial role in supporting and communicating the DC-MO strategic goals within the central Purchasing Organisation while fostering a high level of cross-departmental team spirit. Your key responsibilities will be:

Manage and develop a small team of Purchasing Engineers responsible from component development to serial production. Coordinate purchasing projects based on defined business unit and supply chain strategies. Align optimisation activities for the international supply chain set up with the responsible counterparts of our second production location in Queretaro, Mexico. Take responsibility for achieving and reporting purchasing project cost savings.

Overall, you will act as the interface between the business unit, material field-related purchasing and suppliers.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

Experience in managing a team with strong positive leadership skills and the ability to foster team spirit across departments. Proven professional in purchasing and supply chain management. Knowledge of internal purchasing processes within Bosch Rexroth. Experience in setting up global supply chains and strategies with technical knowledge of standards and processes for main commodities (casting, machining, forging). Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with stakeholders at all levels and cross functions of the international organisation. Results-oriented, communicative, independent, structured, and assertive.

Additional Information

Your future job role offers you:


A wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks. Benefits and services, employee discounts, various sports and health opportunities, on-site parking, room for creativity.

You will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants would not be provided with a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.