With a proud history over 136 years, the Bosch Group employs over 420,000 people in more than 450 locations worldwide, Bosch has been carbon neutral since 2020. As a leading global supplier of technology and services, every day we work on technology that is 'Invented for Life', investing 7.2 billion euro on research and development, Bosch is working on tomorrow's key technologies today. To this day, Bosch remains privately owned, with 94% held by a charitable trust. Bosch truly is a remarkable company.

The Purchasing team manages many different projects, from platform and customer specific application projects to pre-series and series business until end of production. We are the purchasing interface to business divisions and internal customers of Mobility Purchasing.  We are responsible for preventative quality planning and change management for purchased parts and technical projects.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Undergraduate Direct Purchasing Student to join our Purchasing Department on a full-time basis for 12-months commencing June 2024; based at our Clayton headquarters.

This opportunity will allow you to gain valuable experience and knowledge as an integral part of our Purchasing team.

Some of the tasks that you will undertake include: 

• Supporting the direct purchasing team on administration, purchasing preparation, SAP, internal/external co-ordination, and communication tasks.
• Serve as the first point of contact for local user departments for various materials.
• Supporting the Project purchasing team in planning a procurement strategy and making recommendations to support their projects.
• Liaising and supporting various work packages for our Mobility Automotive Procurement Project Management Team.

You will find opportunities to develop your expertise and broaden your tertiary studies. A strong support network will smooth your entry into working life: your supervisor and other team members will be there to help you succeed!

You will have excellent attention to detail, the ability to prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines and work well within a team environment.

To be considered for our Student Program, you are required to meet the following criteria:

• Be currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate degree.
• Demonstrate the ability to be proactive and a self-starter.
• Have excellent organisational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Have an interest in utilising Artificial Intelligence for innovation.

As a values-based organisation, we foster and engage a high-performing culture, and value and promote a diverse workforce, supporting equal opportunities for all of our employees. Bosch provides students with an excellent opportunity to learn and develop skills while working in a professional environment of a large, progressive multinational organisation, championing quality and innovation.

As an employer, we offer you:

• A diverse and broad student placement
• Excellent training and development opportunities to complement your tertiary studies
• Attractive remuneration and conditions
• A staff discount on company products
• On site car parking
• An internal network of students, to support your placement and learning
• Access to an Employee Volunteering Program

Applying for this vacancy

We are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and diverse workforce in all its forms.  We value diversity in our organisation and in our recruitment activities and believe that every voice adds value. We actively pursue a recruiting strategy that works towards eliminating unconscious bias.

If this role interests you and you are excited to work with Bosch, send in your application and include your Cover Letter, Resume and Academic Transcript in one single document (PDF or Word) outlining how you meet the requirements of the position.

Please note: You need to be an Australian citizen or hold appropriate Australian work rights to apply for this role.