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

Job description

As a Junior Buyer, you will contribute to efficient procurement operations while supporting sourcing and supplier management activities in an international environment. You will work closely with buyers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth purchasing processes and help drive cost optimization initiatives. Your contribution to something big: Support operational and administrative procurement activities across the purchasing organization. Manage RFQs, purchase orders, contracts, and related procurement documentation. Maintain and continuously improve purchasing systems and tools, including SAP. Create and maintain supplier master data and purchasing information records. Prepare supplier, spend, market, and cost analyses to support sourcing decisions and negotiations. Assist buyers during negotiations regarding pricing, delivery schedules, quantities, and commercial conditions. Support supplier and material analyses to identify standardization, consolidation, and cost-saving opportunities. Coordinate ramp-up and ramp-down activities and contribute to bottleneck management. Collaborate proactively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders worldwide. Prepare standard reports and support internal and external audit activities. What distinguishes you: Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. Experience First experience through internships, working student positions, or professional experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related area is preferred. Know-how Good knowledge of SAP and MS Office applications, especially Excel. Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data and derive meaningful insights. Understanding of procurement and supply chain processes is an advantage. Languages Fluent English skills, both written and spoken. German language skills are beneficial but not required. Working Style and Methods Structured, proactive, and reliable way of working. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment. Personality Strong communication and collaboration skills. Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow. Comfortable working with international suppliers and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. 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! The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future. Bosch Car Multimedia, S.A. belongs to the Automotive Electronics division and is focused on making the vehicles our third living space. About 3.600 associates are committed to develop and produce high quality technology that shape change in mobility worldwide. The company' success lies in its highly specialized and innovative team, and on the technological know-how which makes Bosch the leading supplier in the automotive market. At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.