Global Procurement Cost Optimization Intern

Iveco Group; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Job summary

Iveco Group in Italy seeks an extracurricular intern to support cost reduction initiatives, focusing on idea generation and early evaluation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.

You'll work with suppliers, analyze proposals, issue RFIs, maintain alignment with Sourcing on Should Cost projects, track initiatives, and report progress to stakeholders while gaining exposure to international procurement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recent graduate in SCM, Engineering, Business or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English; proficient with MS Office; BI knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to generate and evaluate cost reduction ideas.
• Analyze supplier proposals, specifications, and technical data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and distribute RFIs (Requests for Information) to gather preliminary information on potential cost reduction solutions.
• Maintain alignment with Sourcing Areas on Should Cost projects and supplier communications.
• Support cross-functional communication among teams working on key projects.
• Track cost reduction initiatives and prepare documentation for handover to execution teams.
• Update relevant stakeholders on cost targets and potential opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of the company's overall cost reduction strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Procurement basics

MS Office

BI systems

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

Pursuing or recent graduate in SCM/Engineering/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

BI systems

Job description

Iveco Group in Italy seeks an extracurricular intern to support cost reduction initiatives, focusing on idea generation and early evaluation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.

You'll work with suppliers, analyze proposals, issue RFIs, maintain alignment with Sourcing on Should Cost projects, track initiatives, and report progress to stakeholders while gaining exposure to international procurement.