Mandatory Internship in Global Category Management

Vibracoustic is part of the Freudenberg Group. The company ensures a smooth and quiet ride experience in every vehicle. We are driven by our purpose of adding comfort to mobility and providing the perfect solution for the NVH challenges of our automotive customers. As a leading supplier, Vibracoustic is the right place for open-minded, ambitious team-players with a hands-on mentality. Our innovative, safe and dynamic working atmosphere offers many opportunities for your personal growth and development in a global network. Want to join the team?
- Weinheim

On-Site

Vibracoustic SE & Co. KG

You support our team as

**Mandatory Internship in Global Category Management (f/m/d)**:
**Responsibilities**:

- **Help shape global purchasing**: Support us with strategic and operational tasks in product group purchasing and learn how international purchasing strategies are developed and implemented
- **Actively support contract management**: Help prepare and follow up on contracts - from initial drafting to final approval
- **Maintain raw material price data**: Keep track of current market prices and support us in maintaining and analysing commodity price data to make informed decisions
- **Support negotiation preparation**: Prepare the most important information and help us to be optimally prepared for negotiations with suppliers
- **Experience strategic meetings**: Attend important supplier meetings live and gain insights into the strategic direction of the company
- **Deepen your knowledge of Excel and purchasing tools**: Use your Excel skills to analyse data and optimise processes - and work with specialised purchasing tools to further deepen your knowledge

**Qualifications**:

- **Motivation & team spirit**: You are keen to take on responsibility and work with us as part of a team to achieve success together
- **Results-orientation**: You work in a structured manner, aim for concrete results and always keep an overview
- **Interest in the automotive industry**:You are enthusiastic about the automotive world and would like to deepen your knowledge in this area
- **Excel & more**: You are confident in using MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint - ideally you also have some experience with SAP
- **Curiosity and willingness to learn**: You show initiative and are motivated to familiarise yourself with new topics independently

**Some of your Benefits**:
**Cafeteria/ Canteen**:
**Cafeteria/ Canteen**: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.**Easily Reachable**:
**Easily Reachable**: Easy, low-stress access by car or public transport.**Flexible Work Models**:
**Flexible Work Models**: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.**Sustainability & Social Commitment**:
**Sustainability & Social Commitment**: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.**Diversity & Inclusion**:
**Diversity & Inclusion**: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.Click here to go directly to our career page. Drive your career

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

**Additional Information**:

- Tanja Brillert