Internship - Strategic Automotive Electronics & Embedded Software Purchasing (m/f/d)

We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.

Join us and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM

We - the CARIAD purchasing organization – are dedicated to create and manage best-in-class supply chains for software and hardware. Our mission is to find the best supplier, to source the best solutions and to create a network, that delivers outstanding performance in terms of time-to-market, quality and costs. We will rather think in value adding partnerships instead of traditional supplier-customer-relationships. The most important pillar for this are our employees. Their passion, motivation and engagement ensure that we achieve our goals. We are looking for you to continue and expand this success story together. Imagine what you could do here. At CARIAD, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We as CARIAD purchasing organization are going to go beyond! 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead business engagements between CARIADs Product Teams/Solution Trains and Tech/Industry partner that supply core software technologies
• Responsibility of developing and executing market analysis and strategic supplier development for car electronics & embedded software
• Define mid-/ long-term supply and supplier strategies for car software and align these strategies on VW group level
• Get involved in RFQs for electronics and embedded software (including price and contract negotiations)
• Collaboration in cross-functional project teams - from the very start of the project till SOP
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations 

WHO YOU ARE

• Enrolled student in business administration, economics,  informatics or the engineering area
• Analytical and numerical mind with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Good communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Language skills: Fluent English, optional German
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle stressful situations
• Above-average commitment and flexibility
• Structured and independent work 

NICE TO KNOW

• Remote work options within Germany  
• Duration: 3 - 6 months
• 35 hours/week  
• Salary: 13,90 €/hour

At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at careers@cariad.technology - we are happy to support you.