Mandatory Internship Strategic Purchasing of Logistic Transport Services

Bosch; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Bosch GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany, offers an international internship in purchasing external logistics services including transportation, packaging, and warehousing for the Bosch Group worldwide. You will assist in developing supplier strategies, participate in international tenders, and support strategic projects such as global framework agreements and purchasing digitization initiatives.

Ideal candidates study in Technical Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial

Qualifications

• Confident use of MS Office; experience with Power BI or comparable IT solutions is a plus
• Experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain management is beneficial
• Strong analytical and structured working style is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing purchasing and supplier strategies for Logistic Transport Services
• Participate in international tenders and support global framework agreements
• Support digitalization initiatives and automation of purchasing processes
• Assist in project management and supplier meetings with international teams

Skills

MS Office

Power BI

Education

Studies in (Technical) Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics, Business Development, Mathematics or comparable

Tools

Power BI

Job description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich peoples 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.

The Robert Bosch GmbH is looking forward to your application!

Our department is responsible for purchasing external logistics services such as transportation (airfreight, sea freight, overland transports), packaging materials and warehousing for the Bosch Group worldwide. Our headquarter in Stuttgart-Feuerbach manages the global organization and defines purchasing strategies. We offer an international and innovative working environment, a strategic overview and a high number of interfaces to internal and external business partners.

During your internship, you will assist in the development of purchasing and supplier strategies, particularly in purchasing Logistic Transport Services. We involve you in international tenders, and you will support strategic projects such as global framework agreements, purchasing processes and requesting EU Competition Commission on planned mergers in the transport industry. Furthermore, you will independently take over projects relating to purchasing processes, purchasing controlling and the development of standards.

Your job will also include supporting our national and international buyers in Europe, North and Latin America, Asia and India. Finally, you will be responsible for project management (e.g. preparing for management reviews and supplier meetings), supporting our digitalization strategy, developing automated purchasing processes, and supporting purchasing management.

Education

studies in the field of (Technical) Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics, Business Development, Mathematics or comparable with a specific focus on Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Experience and Knowledge

confident use of MS Office; experience with Power BI or comparable IT solutions is a plus

Personality and Working Practice

you excel at structuring tasks independently, delivering conscientious results, communicating effectively, and adapting to new challenges with flexibility and resilience

Languages

very good in English, basic German is beneficial