Engineer / Executive - Commodity Sourcing

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Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd, with offices located in Selangor and Penang. In Malaysia, Bosch has diversified businesses in Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing plants in Penang providing Car Multimedia, Power Tools and Automotive Steering systems. In 2017, Malaysia contributed sales of RM 615 million (127 million euro) and employed more than 2,800 associates.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for mechanical parts (plastics, metals, rubber) aligned with business goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and supply continuity.
• Lead price negotiations, cost analysis, and value engineering initiatives to achieve cost savings.
• Manage supplier contracts, including terms, conditions, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Operations) to support new product development and localization efforts.
• Monitor market trends, raw material pricing (especially plastic resin), and supply chain risks.
• Drive supplier relationship management and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support RFQ / RFI processes, supplier audits, and performance reviews.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commodity / Material Field Strategy Sourcing Senior / Purchaser to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for mechanical commodities, including plastic components, metal stamping, and rubber parts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier scouting, price negotiation, and contract management, with added advantage for those with plastic resin knowledge.

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