Procurement Coordinator II

Procurement Coordinator II

Minneapolis, MN or Austin, TX

About Robert Bosch GmbH

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.

Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business

The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.

Job Summary:

The Procurement Coordinator II is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities to support project work, service operations, and branch inventory requirements. Reporting to the Procurement Supervisor, this role ensures timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services while maintaining strong supplier relationships and internal collaboration.

The Procurement Coordinator II plays a critical operational role in supporting project delivery, supply continuity, and financial accuracy through disciplined purchase order management and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities:

Procurement Execution

• Purchase materials and services for projects, service work orders, branch stock replenishment, and indirect expenditures as directed.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in accordance with company policies, projects and service requirements.
• Verify best price and availability from approved suppliers; negotiate pricing when appropriate within delegated authority.
• Follow up on pending orders to confirm acknowledgment, estimated ship dates, tracking details, and delivery timelines.
• Escalate delayed or critical supply issues to the Procurement Supervisor when necessary.

Supplier & Order Management

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with manufacturing and supplier partners.
• Verify accuracy of purchase order confirmations including quantities, pricing, and shipping information.
• Contact suppliers to resolve discrepancies related to confirmations, shipments, or fulfillment.
• Monitor vendor performance and communicate improvement opportunities to Purchasing Administration.

Cross-Functional Coordinati

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, and Service teams to set expectations and ensure purchased materials meet customer expectations and required deadlines.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams or inventory coordinators across branch locations to confirm stock availability and arrange inter-branch transfers when applicable.

Financial & Administrative Support

• Review purchase documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with Accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, and receipt issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records within ERP and related systems.

Overall Performance Goal

• Consistently achieves all objectives of the Project Coordinator Level 1position. Assists with process reinforcement and development and assists Level 1colleagueswith greater productivity and role understanding. May assist with coordinator training.

Qualifications:

• Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, or strategic sourcing

• Preferred Experience:

• Experience within a project-based industry (e.g., systems integration, low-voltage construction, manufacturing, or large-scale installation services

Physical Demands: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e. see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with employees and/or customers; manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, and lifting of small objects, and operating office equipment.

Working Conditions: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated.  Noise levels are considered low to moderate
• Travel may be required. UP to 10%     

Benefits: 

Associates and their eligible family members are offered comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options as well as company-provided basic life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and access to the employee assistance program. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental life and AD&D insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and HSA and FSA account options. Associates also have the option to enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan. In addition, associates receive PTO (paid time off), state-mandated sick leave, and 9 paid holidays.

Benefits are effective on their first day of employment 

401(k) employer match of $0.50 for every $1.00 contributed by the associate up to 6% of earnings.

Pay Rate: $26ph - $30ph - DOE