Purchasing Project Engineer

Company DescriptionGO WITH A VALUE-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION WHOSE PARENT EARNS REVENUES OF $78 BILLION EUROS A YEAR.At the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, we know that every career matters. Which is why you should conduct yours on a grand scale. Headquartered in the northwest Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, we are a $990 million division of Bosch, a multinational engineering and electronics organization and the largest privately held employer in the world.Guided by the principles of founder Robert Bosch, we offer a setting where social and environmental responsibility are part of our corporate DNA. Always mindful of our impact on the future, we are committed to sustainability, paying it forward, giving back, and lifelong learning. These are but a few of the reasons why our parent company has more than 400,000 associates and a legacy of success spanning 135+ years.Preserving the financial independence essential to innovation, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is responsible for $990 million in annual revenues.As a division of a large, privately held consumer packaged goods organization, our Mount Prospect location offers the financial resources and agility to remain flexible and responsive to changes in the marketplace. Within Accounting and Finance, you may have the opportunity to collaborate with our financial planning and analysis group to support four of our key business units and shared services departments with internal and external financial reports, forecasting, and the business-planning process.This is your chance to Go big. Go bold. And secure the future of a large and powerful organization, with the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation!GO BOSCH, AND EXPERIENCE BIG REWARDS.Robert Bosch Tool Corporation offers the competitive compensation, career-development resources, and benefits you would expect of a world leader, including health, medical, and financial plans; work/life balance; and flexible work options. GO BIG. GO BOLD. GO BOSCH.Job DescriptionEnsure 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 proceduresResponsible 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.QualificationsBachelors 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 plusPMP Certifications / Negotiation experience is a plusWorking knowledge / on the job training related with Engineering, design, CAD, QualityExcellent in MS office, specifically Excel and PowerPointExcellent in presentations, verbal & written communication, interpersonal skills & being able to work in team environmentStrong negotiation skills with the ability to influence othersWorking knowledge of Engineering drawings, specifications, 3D files, various manufacturing process like stamping, plastics, rubber, electrical / electronic assemblies, cords, cordless power toolsExperience in working with external business partners in Mexico and Asia is a plus.Additional InformationBOSCH 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 2025Forbes' America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025Great Place to Work Certified, 2026Indefinite 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.Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: Salary estimates published on online job boards, rather than the Bosch US Careers Page, may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position.Want a closer look at life at Bosch? Follow our social channels and see what it’s like to work here:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeTikTokBy 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.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Purchasing