Company Description
Do you want your ideas to shape the technology of the future? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology – with us, you will have the chance to improve the lives of people across the world.
Welcome to Bosch.
The Bosch Group operates in four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology employing over 420,000 associates in 128 countries worldwide – 85,000 associates in research and development, of which nearly 44,000 are software engineers, and more than 6,000 associates in the UK and Ireland.
Job Description
Join Bosch’s Purchasing Team for Marketing Materials and gain valuable hands-on experience in procurement, supplier management, and cost optimization. This apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to work closely with professionals, develop key purchasing skills and contribute to Bosch’s global marketing initiatives.
Responsibilities
* As part of the Source-to-Contract (S2C) area within our Global Services Department, you assist in sourcing Marketing materials (Such as Give-aways, Point-of-Sale Hardware and Commercial Print) from suppliers and evaluate quality, cost-effectiveness and perform risk assessments.
* Support negotiations with vendors to ensure optimal pricing and contract terms.
* Monitor market trends to identify innovative purchasing solutions.
* Collaborate with marketing and procurement teams across the globe to ensure timely delivery of materials.
* Support developing supply chain strategies as well as cost-saving opportunities.
Qualifications
Experience & Requirements
* Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in business administration, procurement, supply chain management, or a related field.
* Strong analytical and organizational skills.
* Interest in procurement and Marketing materials purchasing.
* Basic knowledge of purchasing processes and supply chain principles is a plus.
* Proficiency in MS Office; SAP knowledge is beneficial.
* Effective communication skills and a proactive mindset.
* Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
This is a 22 month contract starting from 1st September 2025.
It is a requirement of this position that you enrol in ‘Level 4 Procurement & Supply Chain Practitioner/Skills Apprenticeship’ The role will be 80% working/20% study.
Eligibility criteria apply to apprenticeship roles are as follows:
To apply for the programme, you must:
* Be a UK resident and live in England 50% of the year.
* Have lived in the EU or the UK for the previous 3 years continuously.
To apply for the programme, participants cannot:
* Be enrolled in full-time education
* Be currently participating in another apprenticeship programme
* Be on a Tier 1, Tier 4 or Tier 5 Visa
* Be currently pursuing another qualification that is government-funded
Participants under 19 will need to provide evidence of level 2 qualification in Maths & English at GCSE grade C or equivalent* or work towards obtaining these throughout the programme. If candidates don't have these qualification certificates, they will be supported to a.) locating their certificates through a 3rd party company, and/or b.) achieving Level 2 through additional coaching.
Additional Information
Procurement Fundamentals – Gain insights into purchasing processes, supplier evaluation, and contract management.Learn about sourcing strategies and quality assurance in Marketing material procurement.
Negotiation & Vendor Management – Develop communication and negotiation skills for dealing with suppliers
Mentorship & Career Development – Receive guidance from a dedicated Team member to support your professional growth.
This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to develop skills and kick-start your career in procurement within a dynamic and innovative global company.
Hours: 37.5 Hybrid working 2-3 days in the office
We welcome applications from a range of candidates but please note that to apply for this position you must have the right to live and work in the UK from the start date of the role and for the duration of the contract.
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