Junior Buyer/Purchasing Assistant (f/m/div.)

In this role, you will contribute to ensuring a stable supply chain, strengthening supplier relationships, and driving purchasing excellence across international projects.

Your contribution to something big:

• Support the development and implementation of global category and sourcing strategies for direct materials.
• Gather, analyze and interpret purchasing and market data to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization and cost optimization.
• Contribute to material family planning and supplier strategy activities.
• Support ramp-up and ramp-down projects by helping secure supplier capacities and ensuring material availability.
• Monitor supply chain performance and assist in identifying and communicating potential material shortages.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to help mitigate supply chain risks and support alternative sourcing activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and cross-functional international teams.
• Prepare reports, analyses and presentations to support purchasing decisions.
• Support the continuous improvement of purchasing processes and IT tools, including SAP and PILUM.

What distinguishes you:

Education

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or related commercial functions.
• Experience in an international environment is considered an advantage.

Know-how

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain concepts.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage.
• Negotiation experience is a plus.

Languages

• Fluent in English.
• German language skills are a plus.

Working Style and Methods

• Structured, data-driven and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with international suppliers and business partners.

Personality

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Resilient and adaptable when facing challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eager to learn and grow in an international purchasing environment.

Work #LikeABosch includes:

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🛡️  Health insurance

🧑‍⚕️  Medical office (psychology and general clinic) & Social Services Office on site

📚 Training opportunities (p.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 health related activities

🚉 Great access to public transports

🚌 Free transport from Porto

💰 Flexible benefits platform

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

Success stories don´t just happen. They are made...

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