**Company Description** Bosch Building Technologies is a leading global supplier of security, safety, and communications products and systems. Protecting lives, buildings and assets is the major aim. Our product portfolio includes video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire detection, access control and management systems. Professional audio and conference systems for communication of voice, sound and music complete our offering. **Job Description** **_** Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available._** **_** This role is hybrid at the Burnsville MN office at least 3 days/week._** Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset with a background in purchasing? We are currently looking for a Strategic Buyer to be part of our global team. Based in Burnsville, MN, you will be responsible for providing strategic support towards the Regional Indirect Purchasing teams to ensure strategy consistency. In this role, you will: + Be the Strategic Buyer for Logistic Services and other Indirect categories. + Be responsible for the analysis of the category as well as the development, definition and implementation of the material field strategy in cooperation with the relevant internal business partners. + Have responsibility in your category over the commercial aspects of supplier management such as preparing and conducting tenders, price negotiations and negotiating contracts with suppliers. + Ensure global coordination with the Indirect Purchasing global team working with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional team to optimize the logistics procurement process and deliver value. **_Position may require early morning or late night meetings with global development teams._** **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Business, Marketing, or similar required. + 5+ years of professional experience in indirect purchasing as well as experience in logistics and supplier strategy required. + Experience in logistic services required, specifically knowledge of freight carrier and compliance with industry regulations. + Experience negotiating contracts for Indirect purchasing to secure best pricing terms and quality. + Experience identifying cost savings. + Passionate, flexible and performance oriented with a high level of resilience and assertiveness. + Strong team player with preference to work in international teams. + Self-motivated, structured and bring an entrepreneurial mindset. + Possess a high affinity for cross-departmental cooperation and international business. + Proven track record in achieving objectives, experience in leadership and stakeholder management. + Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred. German is an additional plus. + Ability to travel domestically/regionally (up to 10%). **Additional Information** ​​​​​​The salary range for this position is $98,000-$111,000 annually and is not bonus eligible. Individual pay for this role can fall anywhere within this range and is dependent on numerous factors including but not limited to work experience, applicable education, job knowledge, certifications, role complexity, job geographic location, etc.  In addition to base compensation, Bosch offers a comprehensive total rewards package focusing on overall wellbeing and benefit offerings being effective Day 1! These include health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan 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. + _All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines._ + _By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled._ + _BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives:_ _FIRST Robotics_ _(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and_ _AWIM_ _(A World In Motion)_ + **_Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available._** + _Bosch Building Technologies intends to transform our business and thrive under new ownership! We are committed to expand our business and looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey! _ _Learn more here:_ Bosch - New Ownership Press Release (https://www.bosch-presse.de/pressportal/de/en/bosch-sells-security-and-communications-technology-product-business-to-triton-272000.html) \#LI-EH2