Purchasing - Curricular Internship (m/f/d)

With its five product lines of compact hydraulics  Bosch Rexroth Oil Control SpA , with factories in the province of Modena and Reggio Emilia and over 1,300 employees, has been producing and marketing compact hydraulic components for multiple applications for over 40 years, from aerial platforms to cranes, earth-moving machinery, agricultural machinery, industrial applications.

What characterizes  Bosch Rexroth Oil Control S.p.A.  is the ability to study customized solutions in relation to each specific customer requirement. For this reason, the products of Bosch Rexroth Oil Control S.p.A. they are synonymous with quality and represent a guarantee for the global market.

In industrial hydraulics, Bosch Rexroth is actively shaping the transition from conventional to intelligent and connected hydraulics. This opens up enormous potential for the easy and economical integration of machines and systems into modern industrial environments.

Our R&D department based in Nonantola (MO) is a center of global competence for Compact Hydraulic products. 

Job Description

You will gain hands-on experience in purchasing operations, cost analysis, and supplier management within a global manufacturing environment. A key focus of your internship will be supporting the optimization and digitalization of procurement processes, using ERP/SRM systems and data analytics to contribute to an efficient and reliable supply chain.

What you will do & learn

Purchasing Operations & ERP/SRM Tools: Gain hands-on experience in issuing purchase orders, managing purchasing-related documentation, and supporting the Purchasing team in daily operational activities.

Cost Analysis & Financial Evaluation: Develop an understanding of production cost analysis, support the evaluation of cost structures and economic data, and manage Purchase Requisitions (RdA), including those related to packaging materials.

Supplier Evaluation & Quality Compliance: Support supplier onboarding activities by collecting and uploading required certifications, monitoring supplier performance indicators such as OTD (On-Time Delivery) and non-conformity costs, and supporting the management of supplier non-conformities.

Data Analytics & Process Verification: Support invoice verification activities and develop your analytical skills by using Excel and other reporting tools to monitor procurement KPIs and improve cross-functional processes.

Assigned Project

You will contribute to a project focused on the optimization and digitalization of supplier performance and non-conformity tracking processes .

In particular, you will:

• Analyze current procurement document flows and identify opportunities for process optimization and digitalization within ERP systems;
• Support the development of standardized models for monitoring OTD and non-conformity costs;
• Contribute to the definition of an integrated supplier performance reporting dashboard;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Quality, Finance, and Operations to collect requirements and improve workflows;
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the solutions identified during the project.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you?

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management or Industrial Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Languages: Fluent in Italian and English;
• Digital skills: Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel;
• Interests: Strong interest in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and cost analysis;
• Personal skills: Analytical mindset, organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Additional Information

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