Purchasing - Curricular Internship (m/f/d)

You will gain hands-on experience in purchasing operations, cost analysis, and supplier management within a global manufacturing environment. A key focus of your internship will be supporting the optimization and digitalization of procurement processes, using ERP/SRM systems and data analytics to contribute to an efficient and reliable supply chain.

What you will do & learn

Purchasing Operations & ERP/SRM Tools: Gain hands-on experience in issuing purchase orders, managing purchasing-related documentation, and supporting the Purchasing team in daily operational activities.

Cost Analysis & Financial Evaluation: Develop an understanding of production cost analysis, support the evaluation of cost structures and economic data, and manage Purchase Requisitions (RdA), including those related to packaging materials.

Supplier Evaluation & Quality Compliance: Support supplier onboarding activities by collecting and uploading required certifications, monitoring supplier performance indicators such as OTD (On-Time Delivery) and non-conformity costs, and supporting the management of supplier non-conformities.

Data Analytics & Process Verification: Support invoice verification activities and develop your analytical skills by using Excel and other reporting tools to monitor procurement KPIs and improve cross-functional processes.

Assigned Project

You will contribute to a project focused on the optimization and digitalization of supplier performance and non-conformity tracking processes.

In particular, you will:

• Analyze current procurement document flows and identify opportunities for process optimization and digitalization within ERP systems;
• Support the development of standardized models for monitoring OTD and non-conformity costs;
• Contribute to the definition of an integrated supplier performance reporting dashboard;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Quality, Finance, and Operations to collect requirements and improve workflows;
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the solutions identified during the project.

Function: Purchasing
Experience Level: Internship