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

Req ID 92288 | Częstochowa, Poland, ZF Automotive Systems Poland Sp. z o.o.

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 Purchasing Department - Commodity Castings Team is responsible for developing and implementing global sourcing strategies for Iron Casting, Gravity Aluminum Casting and Extrusion Casting . 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 - Commodity Castings and take your first steps!

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

- Support sourcing and supplier management activities within the Casting 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 - Commodity Castings (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);

- Interest in the use of AI tools supporting business processes;

- Driving license (some travels are expected) and 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.

Be part of our ZF team as Trainee in Global Purchasing Department - Commodity Castings (m/f/d) and apply now!

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