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Company Description

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods as well as building technology.

Bosch established its first representative office in Ho Chi Minh City in 1994. Since 2007, Bosch has expanded its footprint in Vietnam where it has branch offices in Hanoi and Da Nang, as well as a Powertrain Solutions plant in the Dong Nai province to manufacture pushbelts for continuously variable transmissions (CVT) in automobiles. In addition, Bosch operates Bosch Global Software Technologies Vietnam (BGSV) as well as an automotive R&D center for mobility solutions in Ho Chi Minh City. As of December 31 2023, Bosch employed approximately 6,300 associates in Vietnam. Bosch has diversified businesses in Vietnam. Today, all four Bosch business sectors, namely Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology have operations in the country. Bosch Vietnam is currently active with many business divisions: Mobility Aftermarket, Drive and Control Technology, Power Tools, Building Technology, Two-Wheeler and Powersports and Sales Original Equipment, AquaEasy, Home Appliances and Supply Chain Consulting.

Additional information is available online at: https://www.bosch.com.vn/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/bosch-vietnam and https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBoschVietnam

Job Description

1. Material Field Strategy & Global Bundling

• Develop and implement material field strategies and consolidate global/area demand.
• Conduct regular strategy and performance reviews.

2. Supplier Scouting & Selection

• Identify, assess, and select suppliers for projects.
• Conduct evaluations (RPA, CSR checks) and manage supplier approvals per internal standards.

3. Supplier Management

• Evaluate annual supplier performance and manage supply risks.
• Drive supplier development initiatives and maintain SRM master data.
• Act as supplier mentor and oversee escalation and logistics performance topics.

4. Sourcing & Contract Management

• Lead RFQs and annual price negotiations.
• Manage sourcing decisions, cost-reduction activities, and price benchmarking.
• Own all supplier contracts and ensure timely renewals and system updates.

5. Planning & Reporting

• Plan and track purchasing targets and KPls.
• Maintain RPP and PICO reporting and ensure MCR data accuracy.
• Provide regional input for Current Forecast processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 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 Al 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). Knowledge of additional languages like German, Chinese or Korean is an advantage.
• Demonstrated flexibility and readiness to undertake domestic and international travel to support procurement activities, supplier visits, and cross-regional collaboration.

Additional Information

• Committed 13th month bonus
• Collaboratively yearly performance bonus
• Meal & Parking allowances
• Premium insurance for employee
• Flexible benefits
• Domestic and international training opportunity
• Career development program with buddy and mentoring program
• Good benefits of company activities, team building and year end party
• Opportunity to work in global projects of fast developing company and being a part of innovation team contributing initiative ideas to the digital transformation era

Disclaimer:

• Bosch does not charge any fees from candidates for interview participation under any circumstances
• Bosch does not request candidates to download applications or click on any links that require fees or lack credibility
• Bosch does not collect personal information without permission
• Candidates are advised to verify the authenticity of recruitment information by visiting Bosch's official career website (https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/BoschGroup/vietnam) or contacting Bosch directly through official communication channels
• If you encounter any suspicious activity or have doubts about the legitimacy of recruitment communications, please report them immediately to Bosch Vietnam