Purchasing Trainee

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Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Job Summary The Purchasing Trainee will support the purchasing department in daily activities, learning the fundamentals of procurement processes, supplier management, and cost optimization within a global automotive supplier environment. Job Responsibilities * Assist in the preparation and issuance of purchase orders for various goods and services. * Support the purchasing team in supplier communication, including requests for quotations (RFQs) and follow-ups. * Learn to analyze supplier proposals and contribute to supplier selection processes. * Participate in negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers under supervision. * Help maintain accurate purchasing records and update supplier databases. * Assist in monitoring supplier performance and resolving minor issues. * Contribute to cost reduction initiatives and process improvement projects. * Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., production, logistics, finance) to ensure timely material availability. * Prepare reports and presentations related to purchasing activities. Job Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. * Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude. * Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. * Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; Spanish proficiency is a plus. * Prior internship experience in purchasing or supply chain is desirable but not mandatory. Job: Purchasing Trainee/Apprentice/VIE Organization: Maintenance Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Job Type: Trainee / Internship Job Posting Date: 2026-06-11 Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join: - one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development - a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration - more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth - a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com