Project Purchasing Specialist

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company under the compact Hydralics offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. HydraForce cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative electro-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of drive and control technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with the local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

To support Purchasing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering in identifying, developing, and maintaining prototype and pilot-stage supply chains. This role ensures optimized cost, logistics, and delivery while providing clear communication to stakeholders on component status and project timing.

Primary Duties:

•  Assist with Supplier quotations for new development projects, suggest optimal supply chain solutions, and utilize preferred global suppliers.
• Coordinate prototype and pilot build purchasing activities, including PO creation, expediting, and MRP cost data accuracy.
• Organize and maintain supplier readiness for prototype and pilot builds, including expediting PPAP reviews with Quality.
• Communicate project status, timing, and risks to internal stakeholders; escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain supplier performance, preferred supplier lists, and support supplier development and transition activities.
• Verify and maintain data integrity in SAP S/4 Hana for new products (weights, commodity codes, planners).
• Support KPI improvements, reporting performance against objectives, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field or 8 years of commensurate experience.
• Experience in Procurement or Purchasing within a manufacturing environment
• Experience making sourcing decisions based on cost, quality, and delivery
• Knowledge of PPAP, ISO 9001, and standard quality requirements
• Experience with MRP systems (Fourth Shift or similar) and SAP S/4 Hana preferred
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Excel for medium-complexity tracking

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans 

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date. 

Annualized base pay between $65,000 to $80,000.