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Purchasing Assistant (f/m/div.)
Robert Bosch LLC · 🇺🇸 Braga, Braga, PT
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 92 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 50 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Robert Bosch LLC
The US Department of Labor certified 92 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 50 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will support our international purchasing team in driving procurement excellence and ensuring a resilient supply chain. Working closely with suppliers and stakeholders worldwide, you will contribute to purchasing activities that support strategic decision-making and business success. Your contribution to something big: • Support the collection and analysis of purchasing, supplier, and market data to identify opportunities for standardization, consolidation, and process improvement. • Contribute to the development and implementation of category and material field purchasing strategies. • Assist in part family planning activities and support purchasing-related projects. • Support ramp-up activities for new products by coordinating supplier readiness and securing material availability. • Help identify and communicate supply risks and material shortages to internal stakeholders while supporting mitigation actions. • Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to contribute to stable supply chain operations. • Prepare reports and support stakeholder communication across different organizational levels. • Manage operational purchasing topics independently and ensure timely follow-up of actions. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing tools and systems, including SAP and PILUM. • Build effective working relationships with suppliers and international business partners. What distinguishes you: Education • Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or a related field. Experience • Initial professional experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Functions, or a related area. • Experience working with suppliers or supporting procurement processes is an advantage. Know-how • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Interest in procurement, supplier management, and supply chain processes. • Good understanding of data analysis and reporting. • Negotiation knowledge or experience is a plus. • Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage. Languages • Fluent English, written and spoken. • German language skills are a plus. Working Style and Methods • Structured, proactive, and detail-oriented working approach. • Ability to build strong relationships with international stakeholders and suppliers. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. • Strong organizational and coordination skills. Personality • Self-motivated and eager to learn. • Team player with a collaborative mindset. • Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure. • Strong communication skills and a solution-oriented attitude. • Flexible and adaptable in an international environment. Please note that your application for this position may be subject to a Pre-Employment Screening (PES). The PES process must be carried out for particularly sensitive positions to reduce security risks. For more information about the procedure, please refer to this link . The PES process is subject to our privacy policies. Work #LikeABosch includes: ⚖️ Flexible work conditions 🔀 Hybrid work system 🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world 🛡️ Health insurance 🧑⚕️ Medical office (psychology and general clinic) & Social Services Office on site 📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications 📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development 💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products 🏋️ Sports and health related activities 🚉 Great access to public transports 🚌 Free transport from Porto 💰 Flexible benefits platform 🅿️ Free parking lot 🍽️ Canteen Success stories don´t just happen. They are ma