Mandatory Internship - International Purchasing - REF93993H

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

For our purchasing department, we are looking for an intern (m/f/diverse) for 3-6 months, who can start as soon as possible and will actively support our team in the business area Replacement Tires EMEA. You will get to know our organization and processes with which we implement and continuously develop our strategic and operational fields of action in purchasing. You will support the purchasing team strategically and operationally with your own projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Support in the implementation of purchasing processes standardization
• Collaboration in the optimization of system-supported purchasing processes and the definition of application requirements with regards to efficiency increases
• Procurement-side coordination of the technical integration process for onboarding new suppliers into the internal ERP infrastructure
• Participation in the creation of purchasing-relevant analyses, KPI’s and reports (PowerBI, Oracle Database)
• Support in communication between central and regional users, especially within Europe
• Support in international tenders and negotiation meetings

• Students (m/f/diverse) in the field of Industrial Engineering, Business computing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or comparable fields of study
• Ideally, initial practical experience in purchasing, logistics, project management
• Confident handling of MS Office programs
• Fluent German and English language skills both written and spoken
• Analytical thinking with a passion for processes and systems
• Teamwork, organizational and communication skills

Please attach your current certificate of enrollment and also your current transcripts of records and if possible an extract of certificate for a mandatory internship. Those documents are mandatory for processing your application.

If required, please submit your valid residence permit as well as your work permit including the additional sheet. 

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome. 

• Your work with us will be fairly compensated: We recognize the value of your contribution and want to ensure you are appropriately rewarded.
• We offer flexible working hours with hybrid work models, giving you the opportunity to occasionally work from home—because we understand how important the balance between personal and professional life is.
• You will receive qualified support from our experienced professionals to enhance your technical knowledge and practical skills – you’ll gain a solid overview of corporate finance and its interfaces within a multinational organization.
• Benefit from a wide range of discounts and special offers through our corporate benefits program – from fashion and leisure activities to tech products.
• Our location is centrally situated near Hannover Central Station and includes a company-owned parking garage available for free use.

As an employee, you’ll also have access to discounted meals in our on-site cafeterias.If you see yourself in this role and are excited to work with us on exciting projects, then apply now and become part of our team!

If you’d like to learn more about our location, feel free to visit our site: Homepage Hannover Headquarter.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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