Purchasing PUE Intern Summer 2027

Bosch; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

HydraForce offers a PUE internship designed to give students hands-on experience in supply chain, supplier engagement, project management, and ERP systems. Interns work on RFQ processes, SAP SKU setups, and supplier reviews, with responsibilities growing in complexity as you progress.

The program runs May 27, 2026 to August 7, 2026, and aims to prepare interns for entry-level roles. This on-site opportunity emphasizes organization, communication, and data analysis using Excel.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Send out RFQs to suppliers and prepare quote comparisons to support supplier selection
• Assist in the setup of new SKUs within SAP
• Support and attend supplier technical reviews to gain technical knowledge and strengthen supplier relationships
• Contribute to project management activities, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met
• Perform data organization and analysis using Microsoft Excel
• Assist in supplier and material master data updates within ERP systems

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Undergrad in Supply Chain/Business

GPA 3.0+

Tools

SAP

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Your tasks

At HydraForce, our internship program is designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on experience while building skills and knowledge unique to our industry. The PUE internship offers exposure to supplier engagement, project management, and ERP systems, with assignments that increase in complexity as proficiency is demonstrated. While employment after graduation is not guaranteed, our goal is to prepare interns to step into entry-level roles with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Send out Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers and prepare quote comparisons to support supplier selection


• Assist in the setup of new SKUs within SAP


• Support and attend supplier technical reviews to gain technical knowledge and strengthen supplier relationships


• Contribute to project management activities, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met


• Perform data organization and analysis using Microsoft Excel


• Assist in supplier and material master data updates within ERP systems

Internship Dates

May 27, 2026 - August 7, 2026

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.


• Minimum of 3.0 GPA


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).


• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

Contact & additional information

The US base hourly range for this position will be in between $18 - $24 depending on the credits accumulated for the undergraduate students. Your Recruiter can share more details about the specific hourly range during the interview process. Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. Bosch Rexroth welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

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