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

About the Team

Join ZF's Global Commodity Purchasing Team and gain valuable experience in an international environment. The Fasteners & Formings Commodity Team manages a global supplier network for components that support vehicle production across multiple product lines. As part of a global purchasing organization, the team collaborates closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Cost Engineering, and Project Management functions across regions to support sourcing and supply chain activities.

As a Trainee in Global Commodity Purchasing, you will become part of this international team, working with colleagues across different functions and locations while gaining hands-on insight into global sourcing processes, supplier management, and business decision-making within a leading technology company.

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

• Support sourcing and supplier management activities within the Fasteners & Formings commodity area,
• Assist in analyzing supplier, market and cost development trends,
• Contribute to cross-functional projects involving Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and other business functions,
• Support preparation of reports, presentations and purchasing-related analyses,
• Assist with supplier meetings, business reviews and sourcing initiatives,
• Coordinate and track purchasing-related documentation and agreements,
• Support data-driven decision-making through information gathering and analysis.

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

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related field,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
• A structured and organized approach to work,
• Good communication and collaboration skills,
• Practical experience with MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint,
• Good English language skills (minimum B2 level), nice to know other langague (German, Spanish or other),
• Availability to work full-time.

Why you should choose ZF in Gliwice?

• 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.