Purchase Specialist – IoT, Software_MPIN

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, in the areas of automotive technology, industrial technology, consumer goods, energy and building technology. In India Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. As the largest auto component supplier in the country, setting a benchmark in the sectors it operates in, the company has to its credit several laurels. From a Bosch India perspective, we see a need to transform with new mind-sets -operating together with businesses, governments, and consumers- to imagine a future landscape focusing on efficient mobility concepts, clean energy needs, decentralized governance, convergence on connectivity etc. This will require new technologies, competencies, and partners, while still relying on traditional businesses on the journey towards creating a solutions & services mind-set. We are building multi sided digital platforms that will cater to the complete lifecycle of the vehicle business. And, at this point focus on the Integrated Marketing has increased in the Digital Platform Universe that we intend to create. We are working on building a capability in the company of Integrated Marketing and as a part of this we require a resource who could lead the Marketing Outreach activities for a set of value streams in Bosch Mobility Platform & Solutions (MPS). We are looking for an integrated Marketing and PR professional with a prior experience of 4-6 years in the Digital Commerce and / or B2B Marketing in the logistics space handling their communication and media mandate.

Overview of the role

• As a Software, Firmware & IoT products Purchase Specialist at Bosch Mobility Platform and Solutions India Private Limited , you will be responsible for managing the acquisition/Purchase of software licenses, subscriptions, Solutions including SDK, API’s  and related Technologies.
•  You will collaborate closely with various departments to understand their software requirements, negotiate favorable terms with vendors, and ensure timely procurement and onboard them to Platform.
• You will be responsible for Evaluating the supplier & Products as per Standards/legal requirements.
• You will be responsible for Price negotiation & required Technical & Commercial contracts

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments & curation of software & IoT products.
• Develop and maintain relationships with software vendors and negotiate pricing and contract terms.
• Coordinate with legal and Product teams to review and finalize vendor contracts and agreements.
• Monitor software license compliance and ensure adherence to usage policies.
• Evaluate product/solutions for Scalability.
• Track software license renewals and manage vendor relationships for ongoing support and updates.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on software selection based on functional requirements and budget considerations.
• Continuously Evaluate new software solutions and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continuously Evaluate & onboard new Vendors for different products & solutions
• Collaborate with IT/Product teams to ensure seamless integration/onboarding/ deployment of new software solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of software licenses, agreements, and procurement activities.

. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication or a related field.

· Proven experience of 3-5 years in software procurement or purchasing role, preferably in a corporate environment.

· Strong knowledge on Platform Business models

· Strong knowledge on Cloud, Blockchain & other latest Software

· Experience in Electronics, Telecommunication & Service Supplier  

  Assessment & Release process

· Strong understanding of software licensing models and agreements.

· Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

· Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

· Proficiency in using procurement and vendor management software/tools.

· Familiarity with IT infrastructure and software deployment processes is a plus.

. Expertise on relevant procurement software and SAP

Functional and Behavioral Skills required:

• Understand the requirements / goals from function team, setting clear priorities and direction.
• Influence teams, and individuals positively. Leading by example and establishing confident relationships with stakeholders.
• Maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and geographies.
• Analytical & conceptual thinking with systems / process orientation (end to end)
• Ability to communicate across horizontal & vertical stakeholders in the organization.
• Result focus and future orientation
• Adaptability, Service orientation & connect with end user from the perspective of user experience