Internship Operational Buyer

General Information 

We are certain that our sustainable future can be ensured only by choosing what we do today. We have chosen to lead the transition towards clean mobility through our electrification solutions. Taking care of what we have today will ensure continuity to the future. 

We are Schaeffler, and our focus is a clean mobility, and we have our engineers who are working on this. But we also need you, a passionate HR colleague, as we want to further develop the Purchasing Team who is offering support to our worldwide colleagues with focus on getting the best value without compromising on quality.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide support with accurate and timely processing of purchase orders and order acknowledgements according to defined process.
• Develop a strong understanding and knowledge of suppliers and own area of responsibility.
• Support supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company.
• Support for implementation of global/regional agreements.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses, and locations to achieve procurement goals and objectives.

Your Qualifications

• Fluent in English language, German/French knowledge is considered a plus.
• Currently enrolled in University: Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a similar field.
• Eager to develop and learn more about Purchasing's in's and out's.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Focus on data quality and accuracy, high interest in working with numbers and calculations.
• Good Excel competency.

Our Offering

• Onboarding & Integration: we help you settle in quickly through our onboarding program and a team that supports you.
• Health & Life Insurance: we provide private health plans and life insurance, so you can have peace of mind.
• Discounts: enjoy discounts from our partners on activities, trainings, goods etc.
• Bookster Subscription: are you a passionate reader? Then you can borrow your favorite books from the Bookster Library.
• Professional Development: with our variety of projects and teams, you'll be able to learn new skills, develop and shape the career path that fits you best.
• Bonuses: performance bonuses reward your achievements, and through referral bonuses we thank you for helping our team grow.
• Gift for Special Occasions: celebrate Easter, 8th of March or the Winter Holiday.
• Vacation Days: we truly believe in long-term partnerships, and we’re committed to supporting your well-being with a generous vacation policy from the start of your journey with us.
• Meal Tickets: we’re happy to offer meal tickets as part of your everyday benefits, helping make your lunch breaks more enjoyable.
• Flexibility: you can balance your work and personal life with arrangements tailored to your job and responsibilities.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

www.schaeffler.com/careers