Purchasing (PUE) Intern

Bosch Group

Posted 1 day ago

Internship

Lincolnshire, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will support the purchasing department by managing RFQs, assisting with SKU setup in SAP, and performing data analysis. They will also contribute to project management tasks and help maintain supplier and material master data.

Bosch Rexroth is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing Intern with strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a Supply Chain, Business, or related undergraduate program, and will have proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with familiarity in ERP systems like SAP. This internship offers hands-on experience in supplier engagement, project management, and ERP systems.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Purchasing

Supply chain management

Project management

ERP systems

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Supplier engagement

Request for quotation

Technical reviews

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Self-motivation

Job Description

Company Description

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Job Description

We are hiring for 2026

At HydraForce, our internship program is designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on experience while building skills and knowledge unique to our industry. The PUE internship offers exposure to supplier engagement, project management, and ERP systems, with assignments that increase in complexity as proficiency is demonstrated. While employment after graduation is not guaranteed, our goal is to prepare interns to step into entry-level roles with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Send out Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers and prepare quote comparisons to support supplier selection
  • Assist in the setup of new SKUs within SAP
  • Support and attend supplier technical reviews to gain technical knowledge and strengthen supplier relationships
  • Contribute to project management activities, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met
  • Perform data organization and analysis using Microsoft Excel
  • Assist in supplier and material master data updates within ERP systems

Internship Dates

May 27,2026- August 7, 2026

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

Additional Information

The US base hourly range for this position will be in between $18- $24 depending on the credits accumulated for the undergraduate students. Your Recruiter can share more details about the specific hourly range during the interview process.

 Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! Bosch Benefits | Bosch in the USA

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  • Legal Entity: Bosch Rexroth Corporation
  • Compensation: USD 18 - USD 24 - hourly
  • Bosch Group

    The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 417,900 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2024). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales of 90.5 billion euros in 2024. 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 470 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 86,900 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers. 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/

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