OUR COMPANY  - CONTINENTAL-ITA -  Lousado / Vila Nova de Famalicão / Portugal

 

As one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide, we develop solutions to fulfill people´s dreams of mobility on a daily basis. Driver safety, sustainability and industrialization of future tech-nology are just some of our key fields where we already make a meaningful difference in the every¬day life of people. Knowing our technology helps to make the world a better and safer place is what drives us.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

As a Purchasing Trainee you will experience Continental’s vast Purchasing organization by taking over challenging tasks and projects in different purchasing areas.

Your journey at Continental will start with a 2-years trainee program that gives you the possibility to gain broaden insights about a variety of purchasing roles, take ownership for complex business cases and build up an international network. 

• We provide you with the best possible training in our global Purchasing organization to be prepared for a challenging Purchasing role in your hiring location after the program.
• You will learn about our company organization, policies and guidelines, our purchasing Portfolio, tools, strategy development, market intelligence, negotiation and contracting.
• For six months each, you will enhance your Purchasing skills by working in your hiring location, in one of our Corporate Purchasing departments in Germany and in one of our plants worldwide. 

Take the chance and use this opportunity to start your future career at Continental by applying now!

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor or Master degree in Management or Engineering;
• First practical experience in multinational companies through studies, internships or first job;
• Ability to work analytically and independently as well as to think strategically;
• High quality orientation in delivering results;
• Strong interpersonal and (English) communication skills, a committed team player passionate to work in a multicultural environment;
• Eagerness to develop and take the initiative;
• Available for onboarding on September 1; 
• Willingness to be mobile during and after the program;
• Availability for worldwide travel, for periods of 6 months through the different rotations.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

 

Throughout the two-years Group Purchasing Graduate Program, you will be supported by a mentor from the purchasing departments as well as HR coordinators. Additionally, we offer you:

• PASSION TO WIN: Be passionate working in a modern environment to create high quality-oriented results;
• TRUST: Take over responsibility to solve problems, shape innovations and contribute to change;
• FREEDOM TO ACT: Take the chance to show your initiative and to find your own solutions;
• FOR ONE ANOTHER: Team spirit is our identity - be part of our Group Purchasing team and build up your own international network;
• Trainings to enhance your professional knowledge and soft skills;
• Understanding of our Purchasing IT infrastructure and tools; 
• Flexibility: Depending on your development needs, you can have a flexible working time and the possibility to work mobile.

 

APPLY NOW

 

Please send your English application (CV and motivation letter) until June 11, 2023.