Commercial Buyer

Company Description

We Are Bosch.

FHP Manufacturing (Florida Heat Pump), located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a joint venture between Robert Bosch (BOSCH Group) and United Technologies Corporation (Carrier). FHP Manufacturing is a leader in the production of geothermal and water source heat pumps, providing some of the most efficient heating and cooling comfort solutions in the industry.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

Let’s grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other. Work #LikeABosch

• Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
• Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
• Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
• Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you.
• Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values.
• Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.

Job Description

As a Commercial Buyer, your job responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the procurement of direct materials and components within the assigned commodity category.
• Support all aspects of the Bosch-Supplier relationship including commercial, risk management, legal, quality, and delivery topics. 
• Lead negotiations with assigned suppliers and internal parties to achieve annual price reduction targets and other business objectives.
• Responsible for sourcing new components through RFQ preparation, tracking the status of offers, analyzing quotations, negotiating terms, and making supplier sourcing proposals aligned with FHP’s category strategy.
• Stay apprised of national and international economic, legal, or business situations as they affect purchasing and supply chain decisions for the assigned suppliers. Implement measures that address any situations resulting from negative or positive market news. 
• Administer all contractual requirements with the assigned suppliers (purchase orders, pricing contracts, other commercial agreements).
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other departments.
• Actively supports CIP efforts and supports achieving the departmental goals and objectives.
• Maintain all necessary items in ERP system and archive important purchasing documents. 
• Perform additional assignments as necessary.
• Up to 5-10% travel, to include both domestic and international

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related area
• 3+ years’ experience in supply chain management or purchasing within manufacturing
• Experience in contract strategy, negotiations, and supplier performance assessments

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical skills
• Flexible and adaptable to fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable. 

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plans with an employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses.

Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: www.myboschbenefits.com. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

EEO/OFCCP: Bosch is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. Bosch is fully committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities and to providing equal employment opportunity to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, sex, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation), national origin or ancestry, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions and aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, retention, training, placement, promotion, advancement, transfers, job assignments, layoffs, leaves of absence, termination, and compensation. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to all aspects of employment.

Bosch is dedicated to maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local law, including but not limited to, affirmative action plan requirements, EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reporting, and I9 / work authorization guidance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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