Buyer Surface and Heat Treatment
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's
Braga, Portugal
HybridOn-site for the first 6 months, then 3 days per week on-site.
Operations & LogisticsProcurement & Sourcing
About the job
Requirements
- A degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field is required.
- At least 2 years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Procurement, Commodity Management, or Supply Chain Management is required.
- Experience working with suppliers and managing procurement-related activities in an international environment is required.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights are required.
- An understanding of supplier management, category strategy development, and procurement processes is required.
- Fluent written and spoken English is required.
- A structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style is required.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with international stakeholders is required.
- Strong relationship management and communication skills are required.
- The candidate must be self-motivated and resilient, and able to perform effectively in challenging situations.
- The candidate must have a collaborative mindset and be adaptable and eager to drive continuous improvement.
- The application may be subject to Pre-Employment Screening for particularly sensitive positions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement global category strategies for Surface and Heat Treatment commodities.
- Analyze purchasing, supplier, and market data to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and cost optimization.
- Drive supplier performance and support the implementation of strategic purchasing initiatives.
- Lead ramp-up activities for new projects, ensuring supplier readiness and stable supply for increasing production demands.
- Identify and mitigate supply risks by coordinating sourcing alternatives and expediting actions when required.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions and levels to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and business partners in an international environment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency and supply chain resilience.
Desired Qualifications
- Negotiation skills are an advantage.
- German language skills are a plus.
About the company
Bosch Home Comfort makes heating, cooling and hot-water equipment for homes, commercial buildings and industrial users. Its portfolio combines electric heat pumps with gas-fired boilers and hybrid systems, giving customers different ways to control building temperatures and supply hot water. The business sells equipment through its brands' sales networks, with products adapted to regional building needs and energy requirements. Its inverter-driven heat pumps adjust compressor output to match demand rather than running constantly at full power. The Bosch business unit was formed through the merger of Bosch and Buderus heating activities in 2004 and is headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Wetzlar, Germany
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Heat-pump researchers gain human-factors experience: Bosch's Wernau team tests how concealed fans change perceived noise.
- Retrofits expand the addressable market: Bosch's IDS Ultra fits most existing air-to-air systems.
- Investment funds technical work: February 2026 reporting puts Bosch Home Comfort's 2025 investment near €200 million.
What critics are saying
- Demand remains cyclical: Bosch's February 2026 report says Germany's heating market shrank 14% in 2025.
- Sales coordination stays fragmented: Bosch retains separate brand sales contacts and discount schemes.
- Facilities work extends beyond normal shifts: Bosch's advertised Facility Engineer role requires responding to off-shift emergencies.
What makes Bosch Home Comfort unique
- Regional identities stay distinct: Bosch retains Buderus and licenses the Hitachi and YORK names for its HVAC portfolio.
- Acoustics gets specialized testing: Bosch's Wernau heat-pump laboratory measures noise with 19 microphones.
- Cold-climate heating reaches below freezing: Bosch's IDS Ultra maintains full heating capacity at 5°F.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- 401(k) Retirement Plan