Mandatory Internship in Global Category Management (f/m/d)

Vibracoustic is a leading global automotive supplier, providing customized solutions that add comfort to mobility by reducing noise and vibration in vehicles.
As part of the Freudenberg Group, we foster an innovative and forward-thinking mindset. We are looking for proactive and entrepreneurial team players who are curious, and motivated to grow.
At Vibracoustic, you will enjoy a safe and collaborative environment and global opportunities. Ready to drive comfort with us?

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You support our team as

Mandatory Internship in Global Category Management (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Help shape global purchasing: Support us with strategic and operational tasks in product group purchasing and learn how international purchasing strategies are developed and implemented
• Actively support contract management: Help prepare and follow up on contracts - from initial drafting to final approval
• Maintain raw material price data: Keep track of current market prices and support us in maintaining and analysing commodity price data to make informed decisions
• Support negotiation preparation: Prepare the most important information and help us to be optimally prepared for negotiations with suppliers
• Experience strategic meetings: Attend important supplier meetings live and gain insights into the strategic direction of the company
• Deepen your knowledge of Excel and purchasing tools: Use your Excel skills to analyse data and optimise processes - and work with specialised purchasing tools to further deepen your knowledge

Qualifications

• Studies: You are enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree programme in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a comparable degree programme and are looking for a mandatory internship to apply your theoretical knowledge in practice
• Motivation & team spirit: You are keen to take on responsibility and work with us as part of a team to achieve success together
• Results-orientation: You work in a structured manner, aim for concrete results and always keep an overview
• Interest in the automotive industry: You are enthusiastic about the automotive world and would like to deepen your knowledge in this area
• Excel & more: You are confident in using MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint - ideally you also have some experience with SAP
• Curiosity and willingness to learn: You show initiative and are motivated to familiarise yourself with new topics independently

Some of your Benefits

• Cafeteria/ Canteen: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.
• Easily Reachable: Easy, low-stress access by car or public transport.
• Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

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