Internship in Strategic Procurement (f/m/x)

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.  

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We look forward to getting to know you and sharing more about our values and local benefits.

What awaits you:

• Support cost reduction activities through data analysis and contribution to negotiation
• New supplier identification and selection for Kautex new developments/R&D
• Commodity Strategy Building by analyzing and presenting wide data sets in an understandable format in order to drive strategic conclusions
• Improvements of existing processes through digitalization projects
• Database Maintenance like purchase order creation in SAP
• Capacity Management like analyzing contracted capacity at the supply base compared to forecasted upcoming demand from new projects

• Drive your own success story through technical and leadership development
• Diverse global team with opportunities for cross-functional experiences
• A benefits package including:
  • Opportunities to work with colleagues worldwide
  • Challenging work assignments and learning opportunities 
  • Excellent working conditions 
  • Competitive pay
  • Casual dress code, parking spaces, subsidized canteen

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Master Study in Industrial Engineering or similiar with understanding of Business/Supply Chain Management
• Truly Fluent in English
• Speaking Chinese or German is a plus
• Driving for results, proposing solutions
• Rigorous in data management
• Good written and oral communicator
• Flexible
• Business understanding or taste for business topics
• Experience in data digitalization projects