Trainee in Global Commodity Purchasing Department (m/f/d)

About the Team

Are you ready to kick‑start your career in a dynamic, international environment? Working in our team is not only a challenge, but also an opportunity for professional development and cooperation with local and global experts. The Global Commodity Purchasing Team is responsible for developing and implementing global sourcing strategies for electromechanical components such as motors, sensors, connectors, and actuators. The team manages supplier relationships, negotiates commercial agreements, drives cost optimization initiatives, and ensures a reliable, high-quality supply base that supports the company's global production and innovation goals
Join our Trainee Program in Global Purchasing Department and take your first steps!

What you can look forward to as Trainee in Global Purchasing Department (m/f/d):

• Be part of a global purchasing team and work and experience actively the area of Global Commodity Purchasing;
• Assistance in requesting and tracking confidentiality agreements;
• Participation in subtasks in close coordination with other buyers, specialist and cross-sectional areas such as devel-opment, quality, logistics, project management and cost engineering; 
• Independent evaluation, analysis and preparation of relevant data sets.

Your profile as Trainee in Global Purchasing Department (m/f/d):

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics or a related field;
• Analytical skills with attention to details;
• Practical use of MS-Office (Excel and PowerPoint); 
• Communication skills and openness to learn;
• Good knowledge of English (at least B2 for everyday business communication);
• Good knowledge of German language is a plus;
• Availability to work full-time.

Why you should choose ZF in Częstochowa?

• Employment contract (full-time) for a fixed term of 15 months and stable employment with a well-established international company;
• Attractive salary;
• Hybrid work model: 80/20 during the onboarding period (4 days in the office, 1 day working remotely), followed by a 50/50 hybrid arrangement;
• Internal training opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning and Speexx (language learning platform);
• Benefits package, including private medical care, a cafeteria benefits platform with a sports card option, employee discounts on products and services, and reimbursement for glasses or contact lenses;
• Comprehensive onboarding and support in the role, along with diverse development and career growth opportunities.