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Indirect Purchasing Internship (co-op) September 2024 - February 2025

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Bosch

5d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
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AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or related field, be organized with strong communication skills, self-starter, PC literate, and knowledgeable in Excel; Spanish is a plus.
  • You will support the indirect purchasing team by conducting RFQs, evaluating quotes, assisting in negotiations, monitoring pricing, analyzing data, and optimizing supply base projects.

Requirements

  • Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Supply Chain (preferred), Business Administration or related field.
  • Organized and excellent communication and project management skills.
  • Self starter.
  • Able to work independently.
  • PC literate (MS-Office, SAP), Advanced Excel or PowerBI skills is a plus.
  • Spanish Language skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • - Part of indirect purchasing team responsible for supporting ~40 location across North America, working with suppliers in North America, Europe and Asia.
  • - Conduct RFQ (Request for Quote) process, evaluate quotations, participate in and support development of negotiation strategies, including advanced negotiation methods (ANM) & game theory.
  • - Support in awarding and contracting after negotiation.
  • - Raw Material Index (RMI) monitoring and pricing updates according to contract RMI clauses.
  • - Support team with data analytics.
  • - Support supply base optimization projects.
  • - Support implementation of global material field strategy in the region.
  • - 20 - 30 hours per week preferred; working hours flexible to accommodate course schedule.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Indirect Purchasing Internship?

The internship will run from September 2024 to February 2025.

What type of projects will interns be involved in?

Interns will support the indirect purchasing team in conducting RFQs, data analytics, supply base optimization projects, and the implementation of global material field strategy in the region.

Is this internship suitable for undergraduate students?

Yes, the internship is open to students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.

How many hours per week is the internship expected to require?

The internship is expected to require 20 - 30 hours per week, with flexible working hours to accommodate the intern's course schedule.

Are there any specific technical skills required for this internship?

Yes, applicants should be PC literate, particularly with MS-Office, and advanced skills in Excel or PowerBI are a plus.

Is proficiency in any additional languages preferred for this internship?

Yes, Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.

Will sponsorship for work authorization be provided in the future?

No, future sponsorship for work authorization is unavailable; only U.S. work authorized individuals will be considered.

What kind of support does Bosch Charleston provide to STEM initiatives?

Bosch Charleston contributes to STEM initiatives through donations and volunteerism, supporting organizations like FIRST Robotics and AWIM.

Is previous experience in purchasing required for this internship?

Previous experience in purchasing is not specified as a requirement, but strong communication and project management skills are emphasized.

What qualities are you looking for in candidates for this internship?

Candidates should be organized, self-starters, able to work independently, and have excellent communication and project management skills.

Bosch

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1886
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 421,300 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2022). The company generated sales of 88.2 billion euros in 2022. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch is pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable, safe, and exciting. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to facilitate connected living with products and solutions that either contain artificial intelligence (AI) or have been developed or manufactured with its help. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. With its more than 400 locations worldwide, the Bosch Group has been carbon neutral since the first quarter of 2020. The basis for the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 85,500 associates in research and development, of which nearly 44,000 are software engineers.