Sample Procurer (f/m/div.)

About the Position

Sample Procurer (f/m/div.)

Braga, Braga, Portugal

The Bosch Group, with over 400,000 employees worldwide, is dedicated to impacting people’s lives and working towards a more sustainable future. Bosch Car Multimedia, S.A., part of the Automotive Electronics division, focuses on making vehicles our third living space. With about 3,600 associates, the company develops and produces high-quality technology that shapes mobility worldwide.

As a Sample Procurer, you will ensure that samples, new parts, materials, and tools are available according to project requirements and deadlines. You will coordinate procurement activities, work closely with suppliers, project teams, and internal stakeholders to support reliable project execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement of new parts, samples, and tools according to project requirements and timelines.
• Plan and prioritize purchasing activities based on project needs and deadlines.
• Manage purchasing and material-related activities in SAP, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
• Support sample planning and procurement processes for A, B, and C samples.
• Monitor material availability, deliveries, and open purchase orders, proactively identifying potential risks or delays.
• Negotiate prices, delivery dates, and purchasing conditions with suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers, project teams, and internal functions to ensure timely delivery and alignment with quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve procurement and delivery issues, following actions through to closure.
• Provide clear and timely reporting on material availability, purchasing status, and potential risks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing, material tracking, and sample procurement processes.

Requirements

• Education: Degree or professional qualification in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Experience in procurement, purchasing, material planning, supply chain, or a comparable function. Experience working with suppliers and supporting project-related procurement activities is an advantage.
• Know-how:
  • Knowledge of SAP and purchasing or material management processes.
  • Understanding of sample planning and procurement processes, ideally including A, B, and C samples.
  • Good negotiation, supplier management, and material tracking skills.
  • Confident user of MS Office and standard digital tools.
• Languages: Good command of English, with the ability to communicate effectively with international suppliers and stakeholders.
• Working Style and Methods: Structured, organized, and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to prioritize purchasing requirements according to project deadlines. Comfortable coordinating multiple stakeholders and proactively addressing supply or delivery risks.
• Personality: Collaborative and proactive team player with strong communication skills, a hands-on mindset, and an interest in continuous improvement.

We Offer

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site

📚 Training opportunities

📈 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 parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

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