ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions, operating across more than 40 countries. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for water management, renewable energy production, and large-scale construction projects, positioning itself as a key player in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees, it is one of Spain's most prominent multinational corporations and is listed on the IBEX 35 index.

Headquartered in Madrid, ACCIONA offers extensive opportunities for international professionals, particularly in engineering, project management, and sustainability. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, frequently recruiting global talent for its complex international projects managed from Spain. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability makes it a top choice for professionals looking to build a career in the green energy and infrastructure sectors.

Formed in 1997 through the merger of Entrecanales y Távora and MZOV, companies with roots dating back to the mid-19th century. It has since evolved from a traditional construction firm into a global leader in sustainability and renewable energy.

Procurement Internship - Integrated Water Cycle

ACCIONA

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Job Description

We are a global company, a leader in the development of regenerative infrastructures that generate a positive impact on society. Our workforce, consisting of more than 65,000 professionals and present in more than 40 countries across five continents, contributes to our mission of designing a better planet. We are looking for people who want to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the greatest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity. Join us in the search for solutions to achieve a sustainable future.

In the ACCIONA Internship Program, you will be part of teams that will involve you in projects from day one, accompanied by experts who will help you develop your capabilities and participate in the day-to-day operations of a global company.

ACCIONA, in its Water business, needs to incorporate an intern for its Procurement department.

Job Description

We are looking for a person to assimilate, within sustainable water management, the key role that procurement and collaborators play.

The Integrated Water Cycle department is dedicated to the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment, drinking water, and desalination plants both in Spain and abroad, as well as the management of supply services, sewerage, repairs, and integrated water management contracts in towns.

The procurement department plays a very important role in this management, as it is just as important to have the right collaborators as it is to respond in a timely and appropriate manner (and budget) to the production unit regarding its needs.

Main responsibilities:

Collaborate in providing responses to these needs through the appropriate contracting of both supplies and services for the plants and services in operation.
Market research, preparation of tenders, updating of framework agreements, technical-economic study of offers.
Negotiations with suppliers, collaboration with internal and external clients, all within a strict governance system and with sustainability criteria that guarantee optimal management of agreements.

Candidate Requirements

Key requirements:

Complete a 6-month internship part-time or full-time. Joining from September to March.
Completion of a degree or official/enabling Master's in Engineering or an industrial or chemical degree.
Good level of English; other languages will be positively valued.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for people with high potential, teamwork capacity, and motivation to grow within an international company. If you believe this is your profile and you are looking to boost your future in a career that generates a positive impact on the planet, you have come to the right place... we want you on our team!

We are a company that values diversity as a source of talent and therefore work to promote an inclusive environment in which respect, belonging, and commitment are promoted so that all people can participate with equal opportunities. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background, or condition. ACCIONA has received the Top Employer 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 certification, which recognizes the Company as one of the best companies to work for in Spain.

View original advert (Spanish)

Somos una compañía global, líder en el desarrollo de infraestructuras regenerativas que generan un impacto positivo en la sociedad. Nuestra plantilla, formada por más de 65.000 profesionales y presente en más de 40 países de los cinco continentes, contribuye a nuestra misión de diseñar un planeta mejor. Buscamos personas que quieran marcar la diferencia, promover el desarrollo sostenible y encontrar soluciones a los mayores desafíos globales, incluidos el cambio climático, la sobrepoblación y la escasez hídrica. Únete a nosotros en la búsqueda de soluciones para lograr un futuro sostenible.

En el Programa de Becas de ACCIONA formarás parte de equipos que te involucrarán en proyectos desde el primer día, acompañado por expertos que te ayudarán a desarrollar tus capacidades y participar en el día a día de una empresa global.

ACCIONA, en su negocio de Agua, precisa incorporar un/a becario/a para su departamento de Compras.

Descripción del puesto

Buscamos una persona para asimilar dentro de la gestión sostenible del agua, la función clave que tienen los aprovisionamientos y los colaboradores.

El departamento de Ciclo Integral del Agua se dedica a la explotación y mantenimiento de plantas depuradoras, potabilizadoras y desalinizadoras de agua tanto en España como en el extranjero así como a la gestión de servicios de abastecimiento, alcantarillado, reparaciones y contratos de gestión integral del agua en poblaciones.

El departamento de compas juega un papel importantísimo en esta gestión ya que tan importante es contar con los colaboradores adecuados como dar respuesta en tiempo y forma (y presupuesto) a la unidad productiva en cuanto a sus necesidades.

Principales responsabilidades:

Colaborar en dar esas respuestas a las necesidades con las contrataciones oportunas tanto de suministros como de servicios para las plantas y servicios en operación.
Investigación de mercado, elaboración de licitaciones, actualización de acuerdos marco, estudio técnico-económico de las ofertas
Negociaciones con proveedores, colaboración con el cliente interno y externo y todo dentro de un sistema estricto de gobernanza y con criterios de sostenibilidad que garanticen una gestión óptima de los acuerdos.

Requisitos del candidato

Requisitos clave:

Realizar una beca de 6 meses a media jornada o a jornada completa. Incorporación de septiembre a marzo.
Fin de grado o máster oficial/habilitante de Ingeniería o Licenciatura industrial o química.
Buen nivel de inglés, se valorarán positivamente otros idiomas.

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