Bosch Group: Purchase Specialist – MLFF (Multi-Lane Free Flow) Tolling Systems_MPIN — Bengaluru, KA, India

About Bosch Group

Bosch's India activities span mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology. Its employer description identifies engineering development, manufacturing and commercial operations within that range. The group operates through multiple Indian businesses, including activities in automotive systems, software and engineering, industrial technology and home appliances. This makes Bosch a collection of related technology businesses rather than a single product operation, with different entities serving different industrial and consumer applications.

The position and its setting

Bosch Group lists Purchase Specialist – MLFF (Multi-Lane Free Flow) Tolling Systems_MPIN in Bengaluru, KA, India, under reference REF297671O. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 5 October 2026
• Contract type: Unlimited
• Legal Entity: Mobility Platform and Services
• Brands: Bosch Group

Responsibilities and work described

• Job Summary:
• We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced professional to join our team as a Purchase Specialist for our Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) electronic tolling business
• Work: closely with suppliers, subcontractors and internal project, engineering, quality and finance teams to ensure the timely procurement and delivery of compliant, high-quality equipment and services within project budgets and schedules
• Also be responsible for building a reliable supplier and subcontractor network for MLFF deployment and O&M across multiple sites
• Translate RFP/tender and customer (NHAI/IHMCL/acquirer bank) technical specifications into purchase specifications, and ensure supplier offers are technically and commercially compliant
• Run RFQ/RFP processes, prepare techno-commercial comparisons and recommend suppliers in line with Bosch purchasing guidelines
• Negotiations: prices, payment terms, warranties, SLAs, liquidated damages and back-to-back terms aligned with the customer contract
• Procure and contract services for civil and gantry erection, installation & commissioning, O&M manpower agencies, security and housekeeping, ILL/connectivity providers and logistics
• Audit suppliers and subcontractors (manufacturing, quality, safety and statutory compliance) and release them as per Bosch standards
• Management: the procurement process from purchase requisition to delivery, GRN and invoice clearance in SAP, ensuring adherence to project budgets and timelines
• Plan material requirements against project roll-out schedules across multiple toll plazas; track long-lead items and expedite deliveries
• Set up spares and AMC contracts for MLFF equipment to support system uptime SLAs during the O&M period
• Monitoring: supplier performance on quality, delivery and SLAs, and resolve any issues or disputes regarding quality, delivery or pricing discrepancies
• Monitoring: market and technology trends in MLFF/ETC, ANPR and RFID, and regulatory changes (NHAI/IHMCL/MoRTH), and advise management on potential impacts on cost and sourcing
• Development: and implement strategies to reduce costs, localise sourcing and improve procurement efficiency
• Maintenance: accurate records of purchases, contracts, pricing and supplier documentation for audit purposes

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Preferably MBA in Supply Chain Management / Operations
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchase / project procurement, preferably in electronic toll collection (FASTag/ETC/MLFF), ITS, telecom or infrastructure projects
• Good understanding of MLFF/ETC technologies, including ANPR, RFID/FASTag, vehicle classification systems, gantry systems, and roadside IT and network infrastructure
• Experience: procuring both products and services (installation, civil works, O&M manpower, AMC)
• Familiarity: NHAI/IHMCL tender requirements and contract terms such as SLAs, liquidated damages and back-to-back contracting
• Negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with vendors, subcontractors and service providers
• Deep knowledge of the taxation system (GST) and import-export processes
• Expertise in SAP MM and relevant e-procurement tools
• Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Bengaluru, KA, India

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Pay and application dates

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Practical preparation: SAP

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Relevant skills

• SAP
• manufacturing
• maintenance
• audit
• compliance
• procurement
• logistics
• housekeeping
• mechanical engineering
• taxation