[Internship] Indirect Purchasing Intern

Company Description

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods as well as building technology. 

Bosch established its first representative office in Ho Chi Minh City in 1994. Since 2007, Bosch has expanded its footprint in Vietnam where it has branch offices in Hanoi and Da Nang, as well as a Powertrain Solutions plant in the Dong Nai province to manufacture pushbelts for continuously variable transmissions (CVT) in automobiles. In addition, Bosch operates Bosch Global Software Technologies Vietnam (BGSV) as well as an automotive R&D center for mobility solutions in Ho Chi Minh City. As of December 31 2023, Bosch employed approximately 6,300 associates in Vietnam. Bosch has diversified businesses in Vietnam. Today, all four Bosch business sectors, namely Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology have operations in the country. Bosch Vietnam is currently active with many business divisions: Mobility Aftermarket, Drive and Control Technology, Power Tools, Building Technology, Two-Wheeler and Powersports and Sales Original Equipment, AquaEasy, Home Appliances and Supply Chain Consulting.

Additional information is available online at: https://www.bosch.com.vn/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/bosch-vietnam and https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBoschVietnam 

Job Description

• Prepare and distribute Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to qualified suppliers

• Track and consolidate supplier responses and quotations

• Coordinate communication between internal stakeholders and supplier

• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and industry trends

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing, and service offerings

• Maintain and update supplier databases and contact information

• Support negotiation efforts to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms

• Monitor purchase order status and ensure timely delivery

• Address discrepancies and resolve supplier-related issues

• Prepare purchasing reports and cost analysis summaries

• Maintain accurate records of quotes, contracts, and purchase orders

• Document procurement activities and maintain compliance with company policies

• Support the purchasing team with ad-hoc projects and administrative tasks

• Assist in process improvement initiatives within the procurement function

Qualifications

• Final year student in Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Purchasing
• No prior working experience required
• Previous Purchasing or Supply Chain internship is a plus
• Mandatory: English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with careful data and document handling
• Comfortable working with numbers and managing systematic follow-up tasks
• Coordination and negotiation skills are advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

• Be entrusted with your own area of responsibility
• Receive competitive internship allowances
• Join department’s outing activities
• Having 01 paid leave per month
• Lunch allowance, parking allowance

Disclaimer: 

• Bosch does not charge any fees from candidates for interview participation under any circumstances.
• Bosch does not request candidates to download applications or click on any links that require fees or lack credibility.
• Bosch does not collect personal information without permission.
• Candidates are advised to verify the authenticity of recruitment information by visiting Bosch's official career website (https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/BoschGroup/vietnam) or contacting Bosch directly through official communication channels.
• If you encounter any suspicious activity or have doubts about the legitimacy of recruitment communications, please report them immediately to Bosch Vietnam.