Junior Managers Program (Trainee) - Start your Leadership Journey in Purchasing

Bosch Automotive Aftermarket (China); Baden-Württemberg; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring & Sponsoring

Culture of belonging

Flexible & hybrid working

Continuous learning

Job summary

Robert Bosch GmbH seeks high-potential graduates for a 12- to 24-month Junior Managers Program in Purchasing. You will rotate through global departments, negotiate with suppliers, and shape strategic decisions that impact costs, quality, and innovation.

You will learn how global purchasing works, develop procurement processes, and lead cross-functional teams while benefiting from mentoring, international rotations, and a flexible hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Graduated with an outstanding Master’s degree in a technical or business field.
• Interest in purchasing, supply chain and data-driven decisions.
• Fluent in English and German, with international experience of at least three months.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through various purchasing departments in Germany and worldwide.
• Negotiate, decide, and shape purchasing decisions to create value and manage risks.
• Develop strategies, drive digitalization, and bring new tools into purchasing.
• Work with international teams, suppliers, and mentors to prepare for leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Digitalization

International experience

Education

Master’s degree (Industrial Engineering / Business Administration / Informatics / technical field)

Job description

Do you want to turn your ideas into useful and meaningful technologies? Whether in Mobility Solutions, Consumer Goods, Industrial Technology or Energy and Building Technology - with us you will improve the quality of life for people all over the world. Welcome to Bosch.

Robert Bosch GmbH is looking forward to your application!

Shape the purchasing of the future with us!We are looking for master’s graduates with a drive to make a difference, who will optimize our global supplier network and secure innovations in our Junior Managers Program. Do you negotiate skillfully, think globally, and want to win the best partners for Bosch? Then we want to hear from you.

Over an intensive 12 to 24-month journey, you will become part of one of the most important levers in our company: Purchasing. You will rotate through various departments—in Germany and worldwide—and dive deep into markets, suppliers, and strategic decisions. Your mission: create value, manage risks, and rethink purchasing.

You won't just support—you will negotiate, decide, and shape.You will bring in your own ideas, lead discussions, and directly see the impact of your decisions—affecting costs, quality, and innovation.

What you will learn and develop with us:

• You will learn how global purchasing truly works—and how data, strategy, and negotiation skills make all the difference.

• You will actively shape purchasing strategies, further develop procurement processes, and bring digitalization and new tools into purchasing.

• You will work with international teams, suppliers, and your personal mentor to develop into the next generation of leadership in purchasing.

Your academic foundation:

You have graduated with an outstanding (full-time) Master's degree, e.g., in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Informatics, or a technical field of study. Topics such as purchasing, supply chain, or data genuinely interest you.

Your passion for purchasing & markets:

You are excited about negotiations, markets, and strategic decisions. Numbers, analyses, and economic relationships are not just a duty for you—they are a challenge.

Your eye for the bigger picture:

You want to understand how purchasing, production, sales, and logistics connect—and how you can make a real difference with your decisions.

Your understanding of human-centric leadership:

You can convince people, approach others openly, and build strong relationships—both internally and externally.

You think strategically and shape the future:

You challenge existing processes, develop new ideas, and have the drive to actually implement them—especially regarding digitalization and smart purchasing processes.

Your continuous development:

You want to grow—both professionally and personally. You are curious, learn quickly, and love to take on responsibility.

Your language proficiency:

You communicate fluently in both English and German (negotiation level). You have already gained at least three months of international experience.

Why you will love being part of our community

We are deeply invested in the growth of our team members. We have created an environment where you are supported, valued, and empowered to do your best work.

• Mentoring & Sponsoring:An executive-level mentor will accompany you on your journey, actively support your development, and open doors for your next career steps with us.

• A culture of belonging:From day one, you will become part of a global community of trainees from diverse backgrounds and locations. Build authentic connections beyond formal projects through virtual hangouts, local meetups, or our (global) trainee summits.

• Flexible & hybrid working:We trust you to manage your work in a way that fits your life, with a flexible start date and a permanent employment contract. We offer a hybrid model that combines office and remote collaboration.

• Continuous learning:Benefit from up to 6 rotations across different departments, including an international rotation, supported by a generous budget for your professional development (courses, certifications, and conferences).

Are you ready to shape the future of Purchasing with us?

Do you have questions about the application process?
Claudia Mertens-Baaij (Human Resources)
Telephone: [phone]

Our application process for the Junior Managers Program includes multiple steps:
a Telephone Interview, Assessment Center and a Final Interview.