Project Purchasing Manager
Your tasks
What will you be doing?
We are looking for a Project Purchasing Manager to define and implement purchasing strategies, drive cost-saving projects, and optimise our supply chain in terms of cost, time, and preventive supplier quality. You will play a crucial role in supporting and communicating the DC-MO strategic goals within the central Purchasing Organisation while fostering a high level of cross-departmental team spirit. Your key responsibilities will be:
- Manage and develop a small team of Purchasing Engineers responsible from component development to serial production.
- Coordinate purchasing projects based on defined business unit and supply chain strategies.
- Align optimisation activities for the international supply chain set up with the responsible counterparts of our second production location in Querétaro, Mexico.
- Take responsibility for achieving and reporting purchasing project cost savings.
Overall, you will act as the interface between the business unit, material field-related purchasing and suppliers.
Your profile What are we looking for?
- Experience in managing a team with strong positive leadership skills and the ability to foster team spirit across departments.
- Proven professional in purchasing and supply chain management.
- Knowledge of internal purchasing processes within Bosch Rexroth.
- Experience in setting up global supply chains and strategies with technical knowledge of standards and processes for main commodities (casting, machining, forging).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with stakeholders at all levels and cross functions of the international organisation.
- Results-oriented, communicative, independent, structured, and assertive.
What are we looking for?
- Experience in managing a team with strong positive leadership skills and the ability to foster team spirit across departments.
- Proven professional in purchasing and supply chain management.
- Knowledge of internal purchasing processes within Bosch Rexroth.
- Experience in setting up global supply chains and strategies with technical knowledge of standards and processes for main commodities (casting, machining, forging).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with stakeholders at all levels and cross functions of the international organisation.
- Results-oriented, communicative, independent, structured, and assertive.
Contact & additional information
Your future job role offers you:
A wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks. Benefits and services, employee discounts, various sports and health opportunities, on-site parking, room for creativity.
You will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants would not be provided with a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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Location benefits
Well connected to public transport
Good public transport connections, company bike leasing, choice between a free public transport ticket for the Vienna core zone, a subsidised climate ticket or an employee car park
Free bicycle parking
Free bicycle parking in the courtyard, secure bicycle parking space
Company pension scheme
Higher employer contributions in locations with a higher cost of living. Location-based salary adjustments reflected in pension contributions
Well being and mental health programs
Dedicated relaxation or meditation rooms. On-site gyms or fitness centers
Company pension scheme
Secure your future with our company pension—matched contributions up to 8%.
Onsite Kitchen Facilities
Heat up, chill, or prep your meals with ease—our kitchens are equipped with microwaves and fridges for your convenience.
Well connected to public transport
This locations offer easy access to trains and/or buses—making your commute smooth, fast, and eco-friendly.
Committed to DEI
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Well being and mental health programs
Your wellbeing matters—access mental health programs, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and support whenever you need it.
Benefits & Services
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