Intern Procurement (f/m/d)

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses.

Ever since smart exists, we rewrite the automotive industry’s rulebook. In the 1990s, we undermined the predominant philosophy of ‘bigger is better’ and designed a revolutionary car. Since 2020 we are the first car enterprise that switched to 100% electric! We aim to transform into a leading player in urban premium, electric & connected mobility provider.

Are you a forward thinker too? Then join us now!

About the role

The Intern Procurement will support the procurement team in daily operations. The main responsibilities will include supporting the day-to-day activities of the procurement department, executing market research in order to find fitting potential vendors, NDA sign off, contract follow up, conducting data analysis, maintaining the existing supplier base, facilitating the technical assessment sessions, supplier due diligence assessment and daily meeting facilitation, etc.

Your responsibilities

Operations

Support the daily operational procurement projects Keeping track of procurement requests / activities Meeting facilitation Supplier due diligence result collection and analysis Procurement documents follow up and tracking e.g. NDA and contracts

Data analysis

Spend analysis Supplier performance and scorecard Supplier segmentation

Market Research

Conduct market researches in order to find and analyse potential vendors / suppliers for specific purchase requests from Business Units

What you bring along

Education

University degree or studying towards one in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration with major in Supply Chain Management, computer science, informatics or comparable degree

Knowledge / Functional Expertise

Knowledge of Procurement processes Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Knowledge of software development Experience with Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or IT development Fluent in English and preferably also in German and Chinese

Key Competencies / Soft Skills

Excellent communication skills Excellent organization skills (ability to manage multiple tasks) Logical and structured thinking Ability to work under pressure and to solve the problems

We're building a workplace where amazing people like you can do their best work. Together with us, you enjoy the agile working atmosphere with cross-European responsibilities. We're creating a culture where personal and professional growth are as important as business growth. Together with us, you will build a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong to. We empower you to have ownership over work!