Talgo is a leading Spanish manufacturer of high-speed and intercity passenger trains, globally recognized for its unique articulated train technology and lightweight designs. The company operates on an international scale, exporting its specialized rolling stock and maintenance services to countries including Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.

In Spain, Talgo maintains a significant presence with its corporate headquarters in Madrid and major manufacturing and maintenance facilities in Las Matas and Rivabellosa. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of opportunities in high-tech engineering, digital transformation, and project management, providing a gateway into the global railway industry within a highly innovative environment.

Founded in 1942 by Alejandro Goicoechea and José Luis Oriol, Talgo revolutionized rail transport with its patented articulated train system. Over the decades, it has evolved from a local innovator into a premier global supplier of high-speed rolling stock.

For international professionals

Global leader in high-speed rail technology with major international projects in Europe and the Middle East.
Main manufacturing and R&D hubs are located in Madrid (Las Matas) and Rivabellosa (Álava).
Offers a diverse range of roles from specialized mechanical engineering to advanced IT positions like Cloud Architecture and SAP Consultancy.
The company is a key player in sustainable mobility, focusing on energy-efficient and lightweight train designs.
English is frequently used in corporate and engineering departments due to the global nature of their client base.

Purchasing Internship - Mechanical Installations

Talgo

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

Requirements

Requirements:

Degree in Engineering (any specialty).
English B2

Job Description

At Talgo, we are dedicated to revolutionizing rail transport with innovative products ranging from very high-speed trains

to regional and commuter solutions.

Our trains are characterized by being sustainable, safe, and high-quality. This versatility allows our trains to cross the Saudi Arabian desert

at 300 km/h or traverse countries with extreme temperatures as low as -45º in Kazakhstan.🌏

Talgo is looking for a person to carry out an internship in the Strategic Purchasing department starting in September, where they will collaborate by performing the following functions:

Preparation of offers.
Market studies.
Cost analysis.
Preparation of requests for quotations.
Order tracking.
Introduction to negotiations with suppliers.
Support to the purchasing manager in the buying process: Supplier qualification, negotiation preparation, issuance of orders, tracking of first deliveries, supplier development.
Assistance in negotiation processes.
Study of the carbon footprint of our supply chain.

Requirements:

Degree in Engineering (any specialty).
English B2

We believe in talent and diversity, and therefore, at Talgo we work to maintain an environment based on equal opportunities and non-discrimination, fostering that diversity within our teams. If you are interested in a new professional challenge, don't let this train pass you by! 🚄

Your work will have a real impact on the mobility of millions of people worldwide!

View original advert (Spanish)

En Talgo, nos dedicamos a revolucionar el transporte ferroviario con productos innovadores que abarcan desde trenes de muy alta

velocidad hasta soluciones regionales y de cercanías.

Nuestros trenes se caracterizan por ser sostenibles, seguros y de calidad. Esta versatilidad permite que nuestros trenes puedan cruzar el desierto de Arabia Saudí

a 300 km/h o atravesar países con temperaturas extremas de hasta -45º en Kazajistán.🌏

Desde Talgo buscamos una persona para realizar prácticas en el departamento de Compras Estratégicas a partir de septiembre, donde se colaborará realizando las siguientes funciones:

Preparación de ofertas.
Estudios de mercado.
Análisis de costes.
Preparación de petición de ofertas
Seguimiento de pedidos.
Iniciación a negociaciones con proveedores.
Apoyo al gestor de compras en el proceso Comprar: Homologación de proveedores, preparación de negociación, emisión de pedidos, seguimiento primeras entregas, desarrollo proveedores.
Asistencia a procesos de negociación.
Estudio de huella de carbono de nuestra cadena de suministro.

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