Internship - International Purchasing - REF55370T

For our purchasing, we are looking for an intern (m/f/diverse) who can start in September and can stay for 3-6 months, who will actively support our team in the business area Replacement Tires EMEA. The work takes place both on site and remotely.

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.

Your tasks:

• Support in the implementation of purchasing processes standardization
• Collaboration in the optimization of system-supported purchasing processes and the definition of application requirements with regard to efficiency increases
• Participation in the creation of purchasing-relevant analyses, KPIs and reports (PowerBI, Oracle Database)
• Support in communication between central and regional users, especially within Europe
• Support in international projects

• Students (m/f/diverse) in the field of Business Administration, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Business computing 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 
• Analytical thinking with a passion for processes and systems
• Teamwork, organizational and communication skills

Please remember to upload your current certificate of enrollment as well as your current transcript of grades, as these 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.

• A performance-oriented remuneration for your use with us
• Flexible working hours
• A hybrid working environment - mobile working or on site at the modern headquarters in Hanover
• Central location with good transport links and free parking
• Qualified support by our specialists
• Health-oriented workplace
• Company restaurant

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.