Purchasing Project Engineer

Purchasing Project Engineer

Bosch Location Mount Prospect, IL Division Power Tools Work Mode Hybrid - 3 days in office per week Fields of work Purchasing Join as Professional Contract Type Unlimited Working time Full-time

• Ensure cost, qualification and delivery of components that meet the project design book.
• Responsible for supplier selection process of new parts in New Product Development using competitive pricing analysis; also responsible for ensuring key project milestones are delivered per agreed project schedule.
• Coordinating part approvals by working with design team & selected suppliers to get quality related documents such as inspection reports, test reports showing compliance to Bosch procedures
• Responsible in purchasing project management of simultaneously managed multiple projects that involves diversity of different parts.
• Manages the purchasing portion of budgets / tooling expenses.
• Coordinates & leads technical supplier discussions with supplier & project team on plastic, machined, die cast, electrical & electronics, powder metal parts.
• Effectively interacts with the global purchasing team to drive projects using Bosch purchasing procedures.
• Ownership of key departmental key-user functions in one or more of the following areas:
  Advanced Negotiation specialist, Activities related with Supplier Contract Documentation, Specialist in areas of using Bosch Purchasing platform for requesting supplier quotes, analysis & awarding.

• Bachelors Degree required, Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 5 - 7 years of working experience in Engineering and/or technical project management.
• Additional education / working experience in the areas of Purchasing / costing / cost accounting / manufacturing / packaging / plastic parts manufacturing / Project management process is a plus
• PMP Certifications / Negotiation experience is a plus
• Working knowledge / on the job training related with Engineering, design, CAD, Quality
• Excellent in MS office, specifically Excel and Power Point
• Excellent in presentations, verbal & written communication, interpersonal skills & being able to work in team environment
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence others
• Working knowledge of Engineering drawings, specifications, 3D files, various manufacturing process like stamping, plastics, rubber, electrical / electronic assemblies, cords, cordless power tools
• Experience in working with external business partners in Mexico and Asia is a plus.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning culture by the following organizations:

• Bosch Power Tools was recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025
• Forbes' America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025
• Great Place to Work™ Certified, 2026

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 to 110,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

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