Trainee Program in Procurement 

As a Procurement trainee, you will get an intensive insight into this function in a leading global specialty chemicals company!

Do you want to immerse yourself in the procurement world of a multinational corporation? If your answer is yes, we invite you to explore our Procurement Trainee Program.  

During the 18-month Procurement Trainee Program, you will learn about the work processes of an international corporation and rotate between different workstations. You will also be mentored by experienced managers from the Procurement organization.

We offer you:

  • Flexibility
  • Training opportunities
  • Mentoring opportunities
  • International experience

You will develop your skills on the job through your own projects and through seminars and training on topics such as project management, presentation skills and intercultural communication.

You will also have the opportunity to work with other Evonik trainees on a social and sustainability project.

A three-month stay abroad is also part of the program.

Become part of our global Procurement team from November 1, and kick-start your management career in the Evonik Group. Please apply online with complete application documents by April 5. For a complete application, please submit not only a cover letter and resume, but also employer and degree references and, if applicable, current grade summaries from your studies.

Preferably Master's degree in economics, natural sciences, or engineering, with affinity to procurement/supply chain and above-average academic results. Good to very good knowledge of German and English.

After the successful completion of the Procurement trainee program, permanent employment with Evonik is guaranteed. Examples of possible roles are Sourcing Manager, and Manager of Procurement Processes.

With us, it's not just performance related pay, support for your personal development and professional qualifications that matter. Discover more benefits with us:  

Smart work Flexible working hours in the home office and office (up to 60% remote  depending on the area of application) - find the right model with us 

Working hours Standard 37.5-hours week and flexitime

Vacation 30 days vacation and additional vacation

Remuneration Above-average remuneration, profit-sharing and employee tariffs and discount campaigns 

Further development Promotion and further development through mentoring programs as well as the assumption of responsible tasks that prepare you for your future specialist or management position

Future Company pension scheme and long-term account

Health Health management with a wide range of offers. Promotion of the use of our in-house fitness studios as well as a wide range of sports and exercise programs

Food Healthy and balanced meals in our staff restaurants 

Corporate culture We promote an open culture with equal career opportunities for all employees in over 100 countries and focus on diversity as a success factor for greater creativity, innovative strength and sustainability

Family and career Support with childcare facilities, childcare allowance, children's holiday program and support services for caring for relatives (e.g. time off work)

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