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Indirect Procurement Student

On-site in Alcobendas·Part-time·Added 11 days ago (last checked 5 Nov)

GEA

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Alcobendas
Contract: Part-time
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

Education & certifications

Must be in your Bachelor's or Master's degree. Eligible to undertake an student work as part of your academic program.
Fluent in English and Spanish, German is a plus. Only applications submitted in English will be considered.
Knowledge and interest in working on AI-bases solutions, e.g. building AI Agents
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytical and communication skills
Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Work on international procurement initiatives
Collaborate with experienced professionals
Gain exposure to real procurement tools, systems, and strategies
Develop your analytical, organizational, and communication skills

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The role

What you'll do

Kick-start your career in Procurement!

We are looking for an Indirect Procurement Student to join our team in Alcobendas (Madrid) and gain hands-on experience in an international environment.

Support our global procurement team in the service areas of Facility Management, Real Estate, Energy, External Ressources, IT & Travel
Define, implement and track a category team reporting for the main KPIs such as savings, net working capital etc. and share status update in our team meeting Prepare and participate in different stakeholder and supplier meetings/ negotiations
Support the Category Managers in updating, communicating and executing the procurement strategies
Documentation of supplier agreements in our GEA systems
Support the global procurement team during the tender process (including negotiations)
Analyzing spend data
Setting up procurement homepages per category in our GEA intranet and keeping them up-to-date
Support internal procurement initiatives, e.g. Net Working Capital
Identify opportunities on your own based on your learnings at GEA

Hiring process

2 steps3 interviews

Online application · In your own time
Application review
Interviews
With a Talent Acquisition Partner and hiring manager · 30–60 min · 3 sessions
Typically three touchpoints; attendees are named in the invitation.
Trial day
Not every role
Depends on the specific position.

If selected for interview, a Talent Acquisition Partner contacts you, usually within a few days.
You can reapply for the same position only after six months.

About GEA

GEA is a global technology group and one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The company focuses on sophisticated production processes, offering components and complete solutions for end-user markets such as food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical. With a strong engineering heritage, GEA employs tens of thousands of people worldwide and operates in over 50 countries.

Industry: Engineering
Founded: 1881
Employees: 10,000–20,000
Headquarters: Düsseldorf, Germany
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Santa Comba and 2 more

Good to know if you are moving

GEA has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and service centers in cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Santa Comba (Galicia), offering opportunities in engineering, sales, and after-sales service.
The company is a global leader in process technology, providing a strong platform for career growth in industrial engineering and project management.
GEA operates in over 50 countries, making it easier for international hires to transfer between locations and gain cross-border experience.
The Spanish operations focus on the food and dairy sectors, including specialized roles in dairy equipment and after-sales service, which are key industries in Spain.

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