El Corte Inglés is the largest department store group in Europe and a dominant force in the Spanish retail landscape. Headquartered in Madrid, the conglomerate operates a diverse portfolio including department stores, supermarkets, travel agencies, and insurance services. With a workforce of tens of thousands, it serves as a primary pillar of the Spanish economy and a leader in consumer goods distribution.

For international professionals, El Corte Inglés offers a gateway into the Spanish corporate world, particularly within its expanding digital, IT, and logistics hubs. While customer-facing roles typically require high Spanish proficiency, the company's focus on e-commerce and supply chain modernization has increased demand for specialized technical talent and project managers from diverse backgrounds.

Founded in 1940 by Ramón Areces in Madrid, the company began as a small tailor shop. Over several decades, it expanded through aggressive growth and acquisitions to become Spain's most iconic retail conglomerate.

For international professionals

Largest department store chain in Europe with a massive physical and digital footprint across Spain.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from specialized tech and engineering to corporate management and retail.
Headquartered in Madrid with a presence in every major Spanish city and province.
Currently undergoing a significant digital transformation, creating opportunities for international IT and e-commerce experts.
Known for providing long-term career stability and being one of the most recognized brands in the country.

University Internship - Administration Purchasing Area

El Corte Ingles

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

We know that young talent has the power to transform the future. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and leave your mark, this is your moment.
Through our internship and recent graduate programs, you will find a team ready to support you, and an environment where your ideas count and your development is our priority.

Want to start your journey with us? Discover everything we can achieve together.

Join our team and take the step toward the beginning of your professional career!

The project awaiting you.

We are looking for committed students who want to have their first professional experience in a dynamic and customer-oriented environment.

You will provide support in budget planning and product management based on category strategy and market positioning, with the goal of achieving the set margins.

Main functions and requirements.

Functions:

- Support in creating the center clustering template, ensuring correct planning by groups.

- Support in the monitoring and control of negotiations with suppliers to obtain products at the necessary costs and guarantee on-time delivery and appropriate distribution across centers and warehouses.

- Support in managing assortment changes at different stages of the campaign cycle.

- Support in analyzing market evolution and competition.

- Support in reviewing correct procurement and appropriate distribution among different regions.

Requirements:

- Students of Business Administration (ADE), Engineering, and/or similar degrees.

- Ability to complete a 6-month internship starting in September.

- Knowledge of tools such as Excel, SAP, and Power BI.

- Communication skills and a positive attitude toward teamwork.
- Organized, resourceful person with a desire to learn.

Your day-to-day will be like this

- Practical training in a real work environment.
- Guidance and tutoring throughout the entire stay.
- Get to know the inner workings of a large company.
- Good atmosphere and professional experience of value for your future career.

We offer a variety of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Continuous learning: Access to training and development programs to enhance your skills and competencies from day one.

- Personalized follow-up.

- Participation in real projects with business impact.

- Growth and development opportunities.

- Diverse and multidisciplinary environment.

- You will be part of a community of young talent with whom you will share learning, challenges, and successes.

The future starts today and we want you to be part of it.
Take the first step and let's build a path full of experiences together.
If you meet the requirements or believe you could be part of this project, we look forward to meeting you.

View original advert (Spanish)

Sabemos que el talento joven tiene el poder de transformar el futuro. Si estás buscando una oportunidad para aprender, crecer y dejar tu huella, este es tu momento.
A través de nuestros programas de prácticas y recién graduados, encontrarás un equipo dispuesto a acompañarte, y un entorno donde tus ideas cuentan y tu desarrollo es nuestra prioridad.

¿Quieres comenzar tu camino con nosotros? Descubre todo lo que podemos lograr juntos.

¡Únete a nuestro equipo y da el paso hacia el comienzo de tu carrera profesional!

El proyecto que te espera.

Buscamos estudiantes comprometidos que quieran vivir su primera experiencia profesional en un entorno dinámico y orientado al cliente.

Apoyarás y darás soporte en la planificación de presupuestos y gestión del producto en función de la estrategia de las categorías y posicionamiento de mercado, con el objetivo de alcanzar los márgenes marcados.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones:

- Apoyo para crear la plantilla de clusterización de los centros, asegurando la correcta planificación por grupos.

- Soporte en el seguimiento y control de la negociación con proveedores para conseguir un producto con los costes necesarios y garantizar la entrega a tiempo y distribuciones adecuadas en centros y almacenes.

- Apoyo para gestionar los cambios de surtido en los diferentes momentos del ciclo de la campaña.

- Soporte en el análisis de la evolución del mercado y la competencia.

- Apoyo para la revisión del correcto aprovisionamiento y la distribución adecuada entre las diferentes regiones.

Requisitos:

- Estudiantes del Grado en ADE, Ingeniería y/o similares.

- Posibilidad de realizar 6 meses de prácticas a partir de septiembre.

- Conocimiento de herramientas como Excel, SAP y Power BI.

- Habilidades comunicativas y buena actitud hacia el trabajo en equipo.
- Persona organizada, resolutiva y con ganas de aprender.

Así será tu día a día

- Formación práctica en un entorno real de trabajo.
- Acompañamiento y tutorización durante toda la estancia.
- Conocerás el funcionamiento de una gran empresa desde dentro.
- Buen ambiente y experiencia profesional de valor para tu futuro laboral.

Te ofrecemos una variedad de beneficios sociales que contribuirán a tu bienestar.

- Aprendizaje continuo: Acceso a programas de formación y desarrollo para potenciar tus habilidades y competencias desde el primer día.

- Seguimiento personalizado.

- Participarás en proyectos reales y con impacto en negocio.

- Oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo.

- Entorno diverso y multidisciplinar.

- Formarás parte de una comunidad de talento joven con las que compartirás aprendizajes, retos y éxitos.

El futuro empieza hoy y queremos que formes parte de él.
Da el primer paso y construyamos juntos un camino lleno de experiencias.
Si cumples con los requisitos o crees que podrías ser parte de este proyecto, estamos deseando conocerte.