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Mandatory Internship in Purchasing

CompanyBosch Group
LocationStuttgart
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support strategic supplier evaluation, participate in negotiations, and secure global supplier capacities. They will also analyze purchasing data and collaborate with international specialist departments to ensure seamless operations.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
158719
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 413,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2025). The company generated sales of 91 billion euros in 2025. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 500 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 82,000 associates in research and development. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boschglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoschGlobal Glassdoor: https://bit.ly/3raTZnH Imprint: www.bosch.com/corporate-information Privacy statement: https://www.bosch.com/data-protection-notice-bosch-linkedin/
About the Role

Company Description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s 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!

Job Description

  • During your internship, you will communicate with our suppliers on the purchasing side and actively participate in negotiations.
  • You will provide key support in the strategic evaluation of suppliers within an international market environment, for instance, as part of benchmarking activities.
  • Working independently, you will secure global supplier capacities and take on special projects, such as component price cross-comparisons.
  • Furthermore, you will prepare quotation comparisons, execute project awards, and prepare critical purchasing decisions.
  • Acting as a central interface, you will collaborate with various Bosch specialist departments worldwide to ensure seamless operations.
  • Additionally, you will be responsible for independently analyzing purchasing data such as volumes, part numbers, drawings and supporting the global category team in annual price negotiation preparation.
  • Finally, you will work as part of the global purchasing team, including project purchasing and purchasing quality.

Qualifications

  • Education: studies in the field of Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or comparable
  • Experience and Knowledge: proficiency in MS Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with SAP and AI a plus
  • Personality and Working Practice: you approach tasks with motivation and independence, bringing a structured mindset to your work
  • Work Routine: we offer you the opportunity to work in a hybrid setup by arrangement
  • Enthusiasm: passion for working within an international team and alignment with our products
  • Languages: very good in English and good in German

Additional Information

Start: September 2026
Duration: 6 months (confirmation of mandatory internship required) 

Requirement for this internship is the enrollment at university. Please attach your CV, transcript of records, enrollment certificate, examination regulations and if indicated a valid work and residence permit.

Diversity and inclusion are not just trends for us but are firmly anchored in our corporate culture. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity.

Need further information about the job?
Jasmin Fleischer (Functional Department)
+49 711 811 48650

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  • Legal Entity: Robert Bosch GmbH
    • Key Skills
    PurchasingSupplier NegotiationBenchmarkingSAPMS OfficeData AnalysisStrategic EvaluationProject ManagementEnglishGerman
    Categories
    LogisticsManufacturingEngineeringFinance & AccountingAdministrative
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