Trainee in Global Purchasing Department - Program Purchasing (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.
Join our Trainee Program in Global Procurement 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 Program Purchasing team and gain hands-on experience in procurement within an international automotive environment;
• Support purchasing activities for new product development and launch projects, ensuring alignment with project milestones and timelines;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Project Management, and Cost Engineering;
• Assist in project coordination, supplier follow-up, reporting, and tracking of purchasing-related deliverables;
• Analyze and prepare purchasing and project-related data to support decision-making and successful project execution.

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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field;
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint;
• Basic understanding of project management principles and an interest in working in a project-driven environment;
• Proactive, organized, and goal-oriented team player with strong communication skills;
• Good command of English and Polish (minimum B2 level);
• 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.