Procurement Trainee

ROCKWOOL International A/S; Poznań; On-site; PLN 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team building events

Flexible working hours

Hybrid style of working

Modern office in Poznan city center

Onboarding programme

Job summary

ROCKWOOL Poznań seeks a Procurement Trainee to join the MRO team. You will support end‑to‑end purchase processes, coordinate with suppliers, and assist with price analysis in SAP/ERP.

The role offers hybrid working hours, ~30 hours per week, and a path to a career in strategic sourcing within Group Sourcing & Procurement.

Qualifications

• Ideally completed at least two years of Bachelor studies in related fields.
• Basic procurement or supply‑chain experience is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data, with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end MRO procurement processes: convert parts lists into RFQs, create purchase requisitions and assist with PO follow‑up.
• Contact suppliers to request quotations, collate responses and maintain supplier communication logs.
• Assist Category Managers with basic price comparisons, spend analysis and tender documentation.
• Verify incoming parts data and escalate specification gaps.
• Maintain and update procurement records in SAP/ERP and support master‑data hygiene tasks.
• Support ad‑hoc procurement projects (e.g., supplier qualification, small tenders) and participate in supplier/factory site visits when applicable.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

English (intermediate)

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor studies in Business / Supply Chain / Engineering / Logistics

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

We are seeking a Procurement Trainee to be based in our Poznań location to join Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) team. Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? In an ever‑changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. Join us and make a difference! Your future team: Join the Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) team within Group Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) and work at the operational heart of ROCKWOOL. You will support procurement activities that keep our factories running- helping convert operational needs into timely purchases, supporting supplier engagement and contributing to cost‑saving initiatives. This role offers hands‑on exposure to procurement processes, strong cross‑functional collaboration and a fast track to developing a career in strategic sourcing.

What you will be doing:

• Support end‑to‑end MRO procurement processes: convert parts lists into RFQs, create purchase requisitions, and assist with PO follow‑up
• Contact suppliers to request quotations, collate responses and maintain supplier communication logs
• Assist Category Managers with basic price comparisons, spend analysis and tender documentation
• Verify incoming parts data andescalate specification gaps
• Maintain and update procurement records in SAP/ERP and support master‑data hygiene tasks
• Support ad‑hoc procurement projects (e.g., supplier qualification, small tenders) and participate in supplier/factory site visits when applicable

What you bring:

• Ideally completed at least two years of Bachelor studies(Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics or related)
• Basic procurement or supply‑chain experience (internship or coursework) is an advantage
• StrongExcel skills and comfort working with data
• Good analytical mindset, attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Effective communicator in English (intermediate/business level)
• Availability for~30 hours per week
• Proactive, team‑oriented attitude and willingness to learn in a production environment

By joining our team, you become a part of the people‑centric work environment of a Danish company. You will gain valuable experience in one of our teams which will be a good start in your professional life.

What we offer:

• Team building events
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid style of working
• Modern office full of comfort zones and activity places in Nowy Rynek building, just a walking distance from the railway station and main Poznan universities located in the city center
• Onboarding programme

Who we are:

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,200 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose– to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living. Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the ROCKWOOL Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Diverse and inclusive culture:

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees. At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

Interested?

We are the world leader in stone wool products, from building insulation to acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems to horticultural solutions, customised stone wool insulation components for other manufacturers’ products and systems (OEM), to insulation for the process industry and marine & offshore.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? Join us and make a difference! http://www.rockwool.com/group/about-us/careers/