Purchasing Trainee – Global Auto Tech (Internship)

Valeo; Galway; Híbrido; EUR 24.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Valeo Ireland, a leader in automotive technology, is seeking a Purchasing Trainee/Apprentice based in Tuam, Co. Galway. You will support the Purchasing Manager in day-to-day operations, identify suitable suppliers, organize supplier information, and prepare reports and minutes of meetings.

You will collaborate with Engineering on roadmap reviews and participate in purchasing process improvements. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Business Administration or Economics, with fluent English,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics or similar.
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Proficient computer skills (Google Suite).
• Good organization and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and commercial awareness.
• Team player mentality with proactive approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the company.
• Experience in office software (Google Suite, Microsoft Office).

Responsabilidades

• Supporting the Purchasing Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Identify the key suppliers in our panel that best fit our projects needs.
• Assisting in organizing supplier information and documentation.
• Preparation of reports, presentations and minutes of meetings.
• Together with Engineering, complete roadmap/design reviews with the suppliers to specify the appropriate component/services.
• Participating in projects related to purchasing processes improvement.
• Providing support for supplier negotiation process.
• RFQ and negotiate using all available tools (including auction as appropriate) market leading commercial conditions.
• Maintaining relationships with internal departments (R&D, Production) and external partners (suppliers).
• Analysis of market trends and competitor activities.
• Monitoring supplier performance and conducting regular follow-ups.
• Keeping track of new technologies and innovative solutions in the field of purchasing.
• Report on the status and performance of the project on a monthly basis.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

Data analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Team player

Proactive

Willingness to learn

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics or similar

Herramientas

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Valeo Ireland, a leader in automotive technology, is seeking a Purchasing Trainee/Apprentice based in Tuam, Co. Galway. You will support the Purchasing Manager in day-to-day operations, identify suitable suppliers, organize supplier information, and prepare reports and minutes of meetings.

You will collaborate with Engineering on roadmap reviews and participate in purchasing process improvements. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Business Administration or Economics, with fluent English,