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Buyer- Purchasing

Bosch · Lincolnshire, IL · $80,000–$90,000 a year · Full time · Purchasing

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a cost savings project you led. How did you find the savings?

What they are checking: Whether they have delivered real savings and can explain how.

What does your role look like as the purchasing member on a simultaneous engineering team?

What they are checking: Whether they work early with engineers so parts are designed with sourcing in mind.

How do you keep stakeholders updated on the status and timing of many parts at once?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly across projects, which the posting calls out.

Tell me about a time you had to manage a supplier relationship that was going badly.

What they are checking: Whether they can fix supplier issues while keeping the relationship working.

What would you do

A supplier's initial samples fail dimensional checks two weeks before a pilot build. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can protect the launch schedule while making sure quality is fixed.

Engineering wants a specific supplier, but that supplier's quote is 20 percent higher. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can challenge decisions with data while respecting technical needs.

About the work

How would you run a pre-sourcing meeting to pick suppliers for a new prototype part?

What they are checking: Whether they can select suppliers for prototypes based on quality, cost and delivery, not price alone.

What is the difference between A, B and C samples, and what are you checking at each stage?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the prototype sample stages used in this process.

How would you manage an outsourcing project that moves a part from in-house to an outside supplier?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan the transfer of production while protecting quality and supply.

What preventive quality steps do you take with a new supplier before production starts?

What they are checking: Whether they work to prevent quality problems, not just react to them.

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The full job description

As published by Bosch.

As a Buyer, this role will support Purchasing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering departments in identification, development, and maintenance of prototype and pilot stage supply chain, inclusive of optimized costs, logistics, and delivery within our global supply base. Additionally, this role is responsible for Project management of supplier changes, outsourcing, and other projects to optimize product costs, while providing clear communication to key stakeholders on component status and timing of projects. o Execution of new product- as well as cost savings-projects and realization of the project targets for external procurement (Q, C, D). o Purchasing representative in Simultaneous Engineering teams and in saving-, outsourcing- and localization-projects, management of outsourcing subprojects. o Application of project management methodology and interdisciplinary moderation. o Inquiries for new parts/initiate pre-sourcing meeting for supplier pre-selection. o Carry out preventive quality measures with suppliers. o Procurement of prototypes (ABC samples), initial samples. o Technical release of suppliers/parts in accordance with Supplier Quality Management processes and good practices. o Ensure sustainable quality through preventive QA measures in projects involving new assignments, relocations. o Control initial sample release (dimensions, function, material, process). o Monitor start of serial production until project handover to Commodity Purchasing and Scheduling. o Responsible for change management. o Innovation management: connection between Rexroth and supplier market. o Project-specific contracts (SE contract, confidentiality, concept competition). o Ensure early involvement of purchasing. o Technology observation (procurement market and competition) and if appropriate initiation of projects. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, or Supply Chain related field preferred. • Minimum of 3 years' experience in Purchasing, Engineering or Manufacturing environment required. • Must be able to read engineering drawings and understand technical specifications. • Knowledge of PPAP process and preventive quality tools. • Proactive, thorough, detail oriented, self-motivated, a strong team player, able to prioritize multiple tasks and someone who takes initiative. • Excellent project management skills required. • Effective and creative problem-solving skills and time management/prioritization skills. • Demonstrated ability to interact well with other internal departments as well as suppliers. • Proficient in computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Advanced Excel preferred. • Experience with SAP is a plus. Compensation range: USD $80,000 - USD $90,000 - yearly By submitting an application for employment with Bosch, you represent and warrant that: (a) the work product and materials you submit are your own and reflect your personal experience, skills and qualifications; and (b) you have not used artificial intelligence or automated tools to generate, alter, or enhance application materials or responses in a manner that misrepresents your identity, authorship, experience, capabilities or qualifications. Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans By submitting an application for employment with Bosch, you represent and warrant that: (a) the work product and materials you submit are your own and reflect your personal experience, skills and qualifications; and (b) you have not used artificial intelligence or automated tools to generate, alter, or enhance application materials or responses in a manner that misrepresents your identity, authorship, experience, capabilities or qualifications.

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