Trainee in Purchasing (m/f/d)

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Are you ready to kick-start your career in the automotive industry?

Are you a recent graduate (June 2026) or up to 2 years after graduation from a Technical University eager to dive into a dynamic career with boundless opportunities, this tailor-made opportunity is calling for you.

At Valeo, we are looking for ambitious young talents who want to grow fast, take responsibility early, and shape the future of mobility.

Join our 2-year international Young Talent Accelerator Program and build your career in Automated Driving and Electrification. In different sites

We are looking for YOU as a Trainee in Purchasing (m/f/d) for our location in Bietigheim.

The program will prepare you perfectly for your subsequent role as Project Buyer (m/w/d)

This awaits you: 

• Unlimited Contract from Day One: Secure your professional future with an unlimited contract from the start.

• Diverse Assignments & Interdisciplinary Projects: Undertake 4 x 6 month assignments over 2 years (starting October 2026 and finishing September 2028), delving into interdisciplinary projects. This immersive approach hones skills across diverse aspects of the automotive industry

• International Exposure: Experience job rotations across different departments in Bietigheim and international sites (Prague, Tuam in Ireland)

• Tailored Development & continuous feedback loop: Benefit from an Individual Program Plan, ensuring personalized growth and development.

• Continuous Support: Enjoy regular check-in talks, pulse 360° surveys for feedback collection, and iterative improvements based on your input.

• Leadership Exposure: Network and gain exposure to Valeo leaders, opening doors to invaluable insights and opportunities.

• Mentorship: Receive dedicated mentorship from senior experienced leaders throughout the entire program to guide you on your professional journey.

• Craft promising career with Valeo: After the 4 assignments this program opens the door for you to get absorbed in Purchasing in R&D as per your demonstrated competencies and career aspirations and put you on a faster career track.

• Relocation and accommodation support are provided throughout the entire program.

You inspire us with that:

• You must have a valid permit to work in Germany and the EU

• Master Degree from a Technical university - max. up to 2 years after graduation

• Short experience abroad - working or study

• Previous short working experience during / after studies

• Above average study results (ideally 2.0 score and better)

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation and able to take input from others

• Ability to communicate complex technical issues in English to different audiences in both written and verbal forms, e.g. reports, specifications, presentations

• Driven from within and is capable of autonomous decision making

• Good team player ableness to work within a multinational team environment & assertiveness

Why Valeo:

At VALEO, we firmly believe that great technologies are born out of passion.

• 💶 Compensation package. Performance-related salary components and company pension scheme (allowance).

• 💹 Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide.

• 💚 Benefits. Allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad,  free employee parking spaces, regular employee events and social support for a family-friendly environment.

• 🌎 Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life.

• 🍀Work environment. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment.

• 🚙 The future. We work together on the mobility trends of tomorrow.

Good to know:

• Your contact person: Julia Mittelmaier / Julia.Mittelmaier@valeo.com

• We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds as well as from people with disabilities.

• For data protection reasons, please submit your application documents exclusively online via the job portal on our website

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Job:

Project Buyer

Organization:

Projects Purchasing

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-04-17

Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com