Purchasing Trainee

Valeo; Santena; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Purchasing Trainee at our Santena site to support the Purchasing team in supplier management and component sourcing. You will work closely with the Purchasing Manager, perform data analysis and market research, and assist in negotiations with suppliers while helping to implement new purchasing strategies.

Join a global tech company and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, auditing-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master degree in Engineering.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of procurement practices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing team in supplier management and component sourcing processes.
• Data analysis and market research to inform purchasing decisions.
• Support negotiations with suppliers and help implement new strategies.
• Coordinate project communications between teams and suppliers.

Skills

Engineering degree

Communication skills

Fluent English

Initiative

Attention to detail

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering

Job description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Valeo Group is one of the world's largest Automotive suppliers which is an inspired company focused on innovative products, development and customer satisfaction. Working with us means managing the most advanced and sophisticated technologies. Our Santena plant is part of our Brain Division, the market leader in parking and driving assistance components. Valeo Smart Cookpit Italy is specialized in Switches, Human Machine Interface (HMI) control panels and displays. It offers added value in terms of service, flexibility, product know-how and in-depth knowledge of its customers to fully understand their needs and offer them optimal solutions.

As a Purchasing trainee you will support the Purchasing team in daily activities related to the management of suppliers and components sourcing processes. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the Purchasing Manager and other team members, contributing to the achievement of the department's objectives. Your tasks will include data analysis, market research, supporting negotiations with suppliers, and helping to implement new purchasing strategies. Main Activities Support project award during CAA stage with competitive costs Voice of segment strategy in the project, and voice of the project to the segments Build up project supplier target panel from pre-SOCO with commodity organization Meet project targets Define and control communication flows between project teams and suppliers Ensure all daily tasks follow internal audit rule ,such as Financial audit and V5000 audit.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor/Master degree in Engineering
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team;
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken);
• Ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Knowledge of procurement practices and principles would be advantageous.

Valeo sees the diversity of its employees as a key asset across all of its businesses, in all its forms – including gender diversity, disability diversity, cultural diversity and intergenerational diversity. Don´t miss the opportunity of joining us and take advantage of being part of an international company that commits to ethics, transparency, empowerment, professionalism and teamwork. Is that you? We want to know you!

Job: Purchasing Trainee/Apprentice/VIE Organization: Site Purchasing - J Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Job Type: Trainee / Internship Job Posting Date: 2026-10-12

Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join:

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you! More information on www.valeo.com Join Valeo! As part of a global community of passionate people, you will grow and thrive, setting the trend through advanced technologies, for greener, safer, and smarter mobility. All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share