Purchasing Engineer - Heat Pumps

About the role

Bosch-HomeComfort is looking for a Purchasing Engineer to lead technical purchasing for new parts and components in Heat Pump development projects. The role drives Time-To-Market (TTM) processes and acts as the key interface between R&D and supply chain partners.

Key responsibilities

• Steer technical discussions with suppliers, including on-site visits
• Monitor purchasing project milestones and prepare transparent progress reports
• Initiate and coordinate preventative quality measures for new components
• Drive target costing: identify savings, support cost estimation and track costs throughout the project
• Prepare and execute supplier awards so that part deliveries match project schedules
• Contribute to innovation feasibility projects

Required profile

• Degree in industrial, mechanical or manufacturing engineering; a commercial or business qualification is a plus
• Ideally 4 years in purchasing, procurement or engineering, preferably in commercial and project purchasing
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Familiarity with heat pumps is a plus
• Structured, analytical and proactive, able to manage several workstreams and take ownership
• Collaborative, curious, solutions-focused and good communicator; occasional business travel