Purchasing Assistant (f/m/div.)

Job Description

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will support our international purchasing team in driving procurement excellence and ensuring a resilient supply chain. Working closely with suppliers and stakeholders worldwide, you will contribute to purchasing activities that support strategic decision-making and business success.

Your contribution to something big:

• Support the collection and analysis of purchasing, supplier, and market data to identify opportunities for standardization, consolidation, and process improvement.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of category and material field purchasing strategies.
• Assist in part family planning activities and support purchasing-related projects.
• Support ramp-up activities for new products by coordinating supplier readiness and securing material availability.
• Help identify and communicate supply risks and material shortages to internal stakeholders while supporting mitigation actions.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to contribute to stable supply chain operations.
• Prepare reports and support stakeholder communication across different organizational levels.
• Manage operational purchasing topics independently and ensure timely follow-up of actions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing tools and systems, including SAP and PILUM.
• Build effective working relationships with suppliers and international business partners.

Languages

• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• German language skills are a plus.

Education

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.

Experience

• Initial professional experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Functions, or a related area.
• Experience working with suppliers or supporting procurement processes is an advantage.

Know-how

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in procurement, supplier management, and supply chain processes.
• Good understanding of data analysis and reporting.
• Negotiation knowledge or experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage.

Working Style and Methods

• Structured, proactive, and detail-oriented working approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with international stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.

Personality

• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and a solution-oriented attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable in an international environment.

Additional Information

Please note that your application for this position may be subject to a Pre-Employment Screening (PES). The PES process must be carried out for particularly sensitive positions to reduce security risks.

For more information about the procedure, please refer to this link.

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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