Internship (m/f/d) - International Strategic Purchasing

the Voith Group; Heidenheim an der Brenz; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Fair Company compensation under the Fa

Networking with interns at Voith HQ

Job summary

Voith invites motivated students to join the International Strategic Purchasing internship in Heidenheim for 3–6 months. You will prepare RFQs, analyze global offers, and support strategic purchasing projects in a multinational environment.

You will gain hands-on experience with SAP, reports and KPIs, and contribute to management presentations. Flexible hours and Fair Company compensation accompany a structured mentor-supported program.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Business Administration with strong technical interest.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking with ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; fluent in German and English; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare requests for quotations and evaluate global offers, create quotation comparisons.
• Conduct market analyses and global benchmarks for tenders and sourcing activities.
• Support global purchasing projects, including e-purchasing initiatives and benchmarking.
• Assist in framework agreements and price negotiations, and participate in supplier visits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Conceptual thinking

Communication

Teamwork

German language skills

English language skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Internship (m/f/d) - International Strategic Purchasing Job Description

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4.8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

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Internship (m/f/d) - International Strategic Purchasing

Job ID 79212 I Location Heidenheim | Start: Immediately or February 2027 | Duration: 3 - 6 Months

Your responsibilities

• You will be responsible for preparing requests for quotations and evaluating global offers, as well as creating quotation comparisons. In addition, you will conduct market analyses and global benchmarks covering various topics related to tenders and sourcing activities.
• You will also support global purchasing projects, such as e-purchasing initiatives and benchmarking activities.
• Furthermore, you will assist in the preparation of framework agreement and price negotiations, departmental and project team meetings, as well as supplier visits, and participate in these activities.
• During your internship, you will gain insight into SAP and its practical application.
• You will create reports and purchasing KPIs and support the preparation of management presentations and documentation.
• In addition, you will independently work on exciting sub-projects and tasks within an international environment.

Your profile

• You are an enrolled student in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration with a strong technical interest, or a comparable field of study.
• You enjoy working independently and possess strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• You demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken, as well as proficiency in common MS Office applications, complete your profile.

What you can expect

• With a mentor and a dedicated team supporting you from day one and throughout your time at Voith, including regular feedback, you will benefit from both professional and personal development.
• Varied tasks and independent projects from the very beginning will provide valuable insights into an internationally operating company.
• As an intern at Voith, you will benefit from flexible working hours and attractive compensation as part of Voith’s participation in the Fair Company Initiative. Therefore, enrollment at a university is required.
• You will have access to a network of national and international interns at our headquarters in Heidenheim, who connect and exchange ideas during weekly intern meetups.

Your personal contact

J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VZS

Global Business Services P&C EMEA
Talent Acquisiton Team | Melike Karakuyu

voith.com/karriere

Job ID 79212