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Junior BuyerPurchasing Assistant (fmdiv.)

Bosch Group


Job Location:

Braga - Portugal

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 August 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

In this role you will contribute to ensuring a stable supply chain strengthening supplier relationships and driving purchasing excellence across international projects.

Your contribution to something big:

  • Support the development and implementation of global category and sourcing strategies for direct materials.
  • Gather analyze and interpret purchasing and market data to identify opportunities for consolidation standardization and cost optimization.
  • Contribute to material family planning and supplier strategy activities.
  • Support ramp-up and ramp-down projects by helping secure supplier capacities and ensuring material availability.
  • Monitor supply chain performance and assist in identifying and communicating potential material shortages.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to help mitigate supply chain risks and support alternative sourcing activities.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and cross-functional international teams.
  • Prepare reports analyses and presentations to support purchasing decisions.
  • Support the continuous improvement of purchasing processes and IT tools including SAP and PILUM.

Qualifications :

What distinguishes you:

Education

  • Masters degree in Engineering Business Administration Supply Chain Management Procurement or a related field.

Experience

  • At least 1 year of experience in Purchasing Procurement Supply Chain Management or related commercial functions.
  • Experience in an international environment is considered an advantage.

Know-how

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Interest in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
  • Knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain concepts.
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage.
  • Negotiation experience is a plus.

Languages

  • Fluent in English.
  • German language skills are a plus.

Working Style and Methods

  • Structured data-driven and detail-oriented approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to build productive relationships with international suppliers and business partners.

Personality

  • Proactive and self-motivated.
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
  • Resilient and adaptable when facing challenges.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Eager to learn and grow in an international purchasing environment.

Additional Information :

Work #LikeABosch includes:

Flexible work conditions

Hybrid work system

Exchange with colleagues around the world

  Health insurance

  Medical office (psychology and general clinic) & Social Services Office on site

Training opportunities (p.e. technical training foreign languages training) & certifications

Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

Sports and health related activities

Great access to public transports

Free transport from Porto

Flexible benefits platform

Free parking lot

Canteen

 

Success stories dont just happen. They are made...

Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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Bosch first started in Vietnam with a representative office in 1994. Bosch has its main office in Ho Chi Minh City, with branch offices in Hanoi and Da Nang, and a Powertrain Solutions plant in the Dong Nai province to manufacture pushbelt for continuously variable transmissions (CVT) ... View more

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