Junior Procurement Buyer (m/f/d) – Graduate Program

Huawei Technologies; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Technologies in Düsseldorf is offering a Junior Procurement Buyer (m/f/d) – Graduate Program for recent graduates with a business or supply chain degree. You will support supplier identification, price comparisons, and contract documentation under senior buyers' guidance.

Fluency in German and English (C1–C2) is mandatory. The program combines practical procurement assignments, mentorship, and cross‑functional collaboration across the Carrier Network Business, helping you develop in a

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Logistics.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to compare supplier quotations and assess costs.
• Good communication, strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification, sourcing, and qualification of new suppliers in line with procurement requirements.
• Assist with supplier selection, price comparisons, and commercial negotiations.
• Support the preparation of contract documentation and participate in contract negotiations under the guidance of senior buyers.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating supplier performance against quality, cost, delivery, and service requirements.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships and coordinate day-to-day supplier communications.
• Support the implementation and execution of procurement projects within the Carrier Network Business, ensuring alignment with business objectives and procurement processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. With approximately 208,000 employees, we operate in more than 170 countries and regions.

Huawei's end-to-end portfolio of products, solutions and services are both competitive and secure. Through open collaboration with ecosystem partners, we create lasting value for our customers, working to empower people, enrich home life, and inspire innovation in organizations of all shapes and sizes.

Job Title: Junior Procurement Buyer (m/f/d) – Graduate Program

Job Location: Düsseldorf, Germany

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the identification, sourcing, and qualification of new suppliers in line with procurement requirements
• Assist with supplier selection, price comparisons, and commercial negotiations.
• Support the preparation of contract documentation and participate in contract negotiations under the guidance of senior buyers
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating supplier performance against quality, cost, delivery, and service requirements
• Maintain effective supplier relationships and coordinate day-to-day supplier communications
• Support the implementation and execution of procurement projects within the Carrier Network Business, ensuring alignment with business objectives and procurement processes

Requirements:

• Recent graduate with bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to compare supplier quotations and assess costs
• Good communication, strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in an international and cross-functional environment

Language requirements:

Fluent in German *and* English skills (C1 – C2 mandatory)

Huawei's Fresh Graduate Program:

• We offer you an exciting professional career in one of the leading and fastest growing multinational telecommunication companies;
• Personal Development is ensured through training and workshop opportunities in the first 6 months;
• Firsthand experience in customer engagement and new technology innovation;
• Challenging and diverse assignments that enable you to continuously develop your personal and professional strengths;
• Mentor/Buddy Program: A mentor that will guide you through both business and intercultural development;
• After onboarding, internal networking activities with other fresh Graduates take place on a regular basis.

Important: To be considered for this role, applicants must be eligible to work and live in the job location.

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