Head - Product Purchasing

Bosch Rexroth Pty. Ltd.

Chennai, India
On-site
15+ years commodity sourcing experience
Supplier localization and vendor management
New product development handover
Bosch Rexroth Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Head of Product Purchasing for their Power Tools Manufacturing Plant in Chennai, India. The role demands extensive experience in commodity sourcing, vendor management, and project management across various engineering disciplines

Job Summary

  • This role manages the Human Resources function of the Power Tools Manufacturing Plant while leading Product Purchasing across the complete product life cycle.
  • The incumbent is responsible for strategic quality, target costs, and acting as the main interface between Commercial, Quality, and the Purchasing Community.
  • Key duties include driving ratio projects for cost savings, managing tooling budgets, and ensuring business continuity through dual sourcing strategies.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Bosch Rexroth Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Head of Product Purchasing for their Power Tools Manufacturing Plant in Chennai, India. The role demands extensive experience in commodity sourcing, vendor management, and project management across various engineering disciplines.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years commodity sourcing experience
  • Supplier localization and vendor management
  • New product development handover
  • Tooling budget and lifecycle management
  • Dual sourcing for critical components
  • Cost estimation and business planning

Nice-to-have

  • Project management on plastics and stamping
  • Experience with PILUM modules
  • Strong commercial negotiation skills
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Strategic cost reduction initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Post Graduate or Graduate in Engineering
  • 15+ years experience in sourcing and localization
  • Qualification in supply chain functions and project management
  • Background in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or Industrial Engineering

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