Continental
Manufacturing
InternshipPurchasingSupport
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“Internship Purchasing Support at Continental. Support operational purchasing activities. Create purchase orders”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ongoing University studies, Proficient in Microsoft Office, English - medium/advanced
Nice to Have
German language skills, Ability to work in international teams
What You'll Do.
Support operational purchasing activities
Create purchase orders
Manage purchase orders
Ensure timely approvals
Assist with supplier communication
Follow up on deliveries
Resolve order discrepancies
Maintain procurement documentation
Update supplier records
Update compliance files
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders
Full Job Description
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 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets. Global Business Services Department is currently looking for an intern within our dynamic Purchasing team. You will collaborate closely with your mentor to support the purchasing team in managing end‑to‑end purchase order activities for non‑production materials. * Support operational purchasing activities: Create and manage purchase orders, validate requests, and ensure timely approvals. * Assist with supplier communication: Request quotes, follow up on deliveries, and help resolve order discrepancies. * Maintain procurement documentation: Update supplier records and compliance files. * Collaborate with cross‑functional teams: Work with finance, category managers, and internal stakeholders across EMEA locations. Within our team, you will have the chance to be part of a very energetic and innovation-oriented work environment, to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and to develop a multicultural perspective. Missions: Your own willingness, skills and company circumstances could give you the opportunity to develop your career and widen your responsibilities by having access to vertical/horizontal internal moves. ## Qualifications * This is what it takes to be a successful in Buyer Internship: * Ongoing University studies in business, supply chain, engineering, or any – with strong interest in discovering the Purchasing domain; * Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite; * English - medium/advanced level; * German is a plus; * Ability to work in international teams; * Adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills. ## Additional Information What we
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