TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain experience in technical purchasing for hydraulic radial piston motors.
- Work on projects involving quotation requests, supplier discussions, and sourcing decisions.
- Based at the Glenrothes, Scotland plant.
- Requires a background in Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Engineering.
- This is a 12-24 month placement role.
About the Role
Bosch Rexroth is a leading specialist in drive and control technologies, supplying tailored solutions for industrial applications, factory automation, mobile applications, and renewable power generation.
At our Glenrothes, Scotland plant, we design, develop, and produce radial piston motors for international OEMs in industries such as material handling, construction, and forestry machinery.
What You'll Do
- Actively work on technical purchasing projects for hydraulic radial piston motors.
- Create and track requests for quotations in Pilum.
- Participate in technical supplier discussions and their follow-up.
- Assist in coordinating the scope of sampling with suppliers and technical departments.
- Prepare sourcing decisions in an international procurement market.
- Support project buyers as an interface between the business unit, material field-related purchasing, and suppliers.
- Represent the purchasing department in the product development process (PEP) and implement price reduction potentials.
Qualifications
- Education: Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering, or similar.
- Skills: Proficient in MS Office, basic technical understanding. Previous experience in purchasing departments and with SAP is desirable.
- Personal Attributes: Team player, communicative, independent, structured, and assertive.
- Language: Business fluent English.
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Various sports and health opportunities
- On-site parking
- Flexible work-time options
- Room for creativity