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Company Description
Bosch Rexroth is one of the world's leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers' challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.
Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.
Job Description
As a Buyer, this role will support Purchasing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering departments in identification, development, and maintenance of prototype and pilot stage supply chain, inclusive of optimized costs, logistics, and delivery within our global supply base. Additionally, this role is responsible for Project management of supplier changes, outsourcing, and other projects to optimize product costs, while providing clear communication to key stakeholders on component status and timing of projects.
o Execution of new product- as well as cost savings-projects and realization of the project targets for external procurement (Q, C, D).
o Purchasing representative in Simultaneous Engineering teams and in saving-, outsourcing- and localization-projects, management of outsourcing subprojects.
o Application of project management methodology and interdisciplinary moderation.
o Inquiries for new parts/initiate pre-sourcing meeting for supplier pre-selection.
o Carry out preventive quality measures with suppliers.
o Procurement of prototypes (ABC samples), initial samples.
o Technical release of suppliers/parts in accordance with Supplier Quality Management processes and good practices.
o Ensure sustainable quality through preventive QA measures in projects involving new assignments, relocations.
o Control initial sample release (dimensions, function, material, process).
o Monitor start of serial production until project handover to Commodity Purchasing and Scheduling.
o Responsible for change management.
o Innovation management: connection between Rexroth and supplier market.
o Project-specific contracts (SE contract, confidentiality, concept competition).
o Ensure early involvement of purchasing.
o Technology observation (procurement market and competition) and if appropriate initiation of projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, or Supply Chain related field preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Purchasing, Engineering or Manufacturing environment required.
• Must be able to read engineering drawings and understand technical specifications.
• Knowledge of PPAP process and preventive quality tools.
• Proactive, thorough, detail oriented, self-motivated, a strong team player, able to prioritize multiple tasks and someone who takes initiative.
• Excellent project management skills required.
• Effective and creative problem-solving skills and time management/prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact well with other internal departments as well as suppliers.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Advanced Excel preferred.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.

Additional Information
Compensation range: USD $80,000 - USD $90,000 - yearly
By submitting an application for employment with Bosch, you represent and warrant that: (a) the work product and materials you submit are your own and reflect your personal experience, skills and qualifications; and (b) you have not used artificial intelligence or automated tools to generate, alter, or enhance application materials or responses in a manner that misrepresents your identity, authorship, experience, capabilities or qualifications.
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By submitting an application for employment with Bosch, you represent and warrant that: (a) the work product and materials you submit are your own and reflect your personal experience, skills and qualifications; and (b) you have not used artificial intelligence or automated tools to generate, alter, or enhance application materials or responses in a manner that misrepresents your identity, authorship, experience, capabilities or qualifications.