Purchasing Process Analyst (f/m/div.) Ovar

Purchasing Process Analyst (f/m/div.)
Ovar
Ovar, Aveiro, Portugal

The Bosch group has more than 400, 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

In Ovar, our main mission is to guarantee everyone's safety by being ready to act in the event of danger. Our company, with about 1200 associates, develops, creates, and produces inspiring solutions for a safe and enjoyable life. This success is due to the highly qualified people with a high level of knowledge and their dedication that contributes to the unique environment we have in Bosch: The feeling of a Family.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing
- quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is
- solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities, and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities, we unleash our full potential.

Job Description

As a Purchasing Process Analyst, you will be responsible for evaluating and optimizing the purchasing processes within our organization. Your role involves analyzing data, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our process landscape.

Your contribution to something big:

• Evaluate current purchasing processes and procedures to identify areas of inefficiency or waste;
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges in the purchasing process;
• Develop and implement strategies to streamline purchasing processes, reduce costs, and improve cycle times;
• Collaborate with
  - functional teams to implement process improvements and ensure alignment with organizational goals;
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of purchasing processes;
• Monitor KPIs regularly and identify deviations from targets, taking corrective actions as necessary;
• Develop training materials and provide guidance to purchasing staff on updated processes and procedures;
• Maintain documentation of purchasing processes, including procedures and workflow diagrams.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field;
• Proven experience in supply chain, purchasing, logistics, or process improvement roles;
• Experience in enforcing process adherence in international business settings is essential;
• Strong analytical skills and interpersonal abilities are required;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential;
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques;
• Ability to handle multiple initiatives in a
  - paced environment is necessary;
• Flexibility and quick adaptability to new situations are crucial;
• Outstanding business proficiency in English is required.

Additional Information

• Exchange with colleagues around the world;
• Health insurance and medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy, and general clinic);
• Training opportunities (i. e. , technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications;
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development;
• Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products;
• Sports and
  - related activities (gym);
• Free transport from Porto.

Success stories don’t just happen. They are made. . .

Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!