Global Category Buyer – Deputy Manager (Casting & Stamping)

About the role

Bosch Group is seeking a Global Category Buyer – Deputy Manager to lead sourcing for casting, stamping and metal sub‑assembly commodities. The role combines strategic purchasing, supplier mentorship and capacity planning to support Bosch’s manufacturing footprint in India.

Key responsibilities

• Own global category buying for casting, stamping and metal sub‑assembly parts.
• Mentor assigned suppliers and drive localization initiatives.
• Conduct market research, benchmark costs and select suppliers.
• Lead yearly price negotiations and cost‑benchmarking activities.
• Define and execute supplier and material field strategies.
• Plan capacity and contract with suppliers, coordinating with project purchasing and logistics.
• Monitor supplier performance (price, quality, delivery, NPD) and monthly KPIs.
• Provide data analytics and management information to internal stakeholders.

Required profile

• Engineering degree (B.E./B‑Tech Mechanical or Industrial) or MBA.
• 5‑8 years of strategic purchasing experience with machining, casting or stamping sub‑assembly parts.
• Hands‑on knowledge of SAP MM module.
• Experience handling technical documents such as BOMs, drawings and norms.

Required skills

• SAP MM
• Technical document handling (BOMs, drawings, norms)