Regional Lead Buyer

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.
• Demonstrateflexibility and readiness to undertake domestic and international travel to support procurement activities, supplier visits, and cross regional collaboration.

Additional Information

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:

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

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