Purchasing Intern

The Opportunity

Bosch Rexroth Ltd is offering one undergraduate the opportunity to join our Purchasing Department for a 12-month industrial placement. Based at our St Neots site this is a fantastic chance to gain significant hands-on experience within a global engineering and technology leader.

This role is not a passive one. You will become an essential and integrated member of our team taking ownership of critical departmental tasks and contributing directly to our operational success.

Please note: This internship is only open to undergraduate students who are required to undertake a work placement as part of their degree course. If you do not meet this requirement please do not apply.

Your Contribution & Key Responsibilities

As our Purchasing Intern you will be at the heart of our daily supplier operations and a key contributor to ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly. Your responsibilities will be broad and impactful:

1. Supplier & Order Management:

• Act as the primary contact for daily progress chasing with suppliers across all three of our UK sites.
• Manage the entire expediting process for all open orders with our crucial third-party suppliers.
• Provide vital team support including providing holiday cover for key purchasing functions and assisting with raising Purchase Orders during busy periods.

2. Data Integrity & Performance Monitoring:

• Ensure data integrity by managing the accurate and timely entry of all order confirmations into our SAP system.
• Take responsibility for investigating and reporting any deviations related to pricing delivery dates or technical specifications.
• Maintain and update our Vendor Performance Review (VPR) reports a critical task that involves tracking the root causes of late orders to support continuous supplier improvement.

3. Process & Compliance:

• Conduct routine compliance checks on crucial supplier documentation such as ISO certifications ensuring our partners meet required standards.
• Interface directly between suppliers and internal departments to ensure all necessary documents and agreements are in place.
• You will also be given a specific high-impact project aimed at delivering a continuous improvement to the department.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For

We are seeking a proactive and meticulous individual who is ready to take on a challenge.

Your Profile:

• Currently studying for a degree in a relevant business or supply chain discipline.
• Computer literate with a strong command of Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint).
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• An analytical flexible and methodical approach to work.
• A confident communicator with an excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken).
• A self-starter who can use their own initiative working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.

Additional Information :

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. 

Benefits: Pension 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Holiday Bonus Payment  staff discounts Perkbox Employee Assistance Programme free car parking on site.

Please note: This internship is only open to undergraduate students who are required to undertake a work placement as part of their degree course. If you do not meet this requirement please do not apply.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time