Werde Direct Purchasing Internship (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg bei Tesla und arbeite in Grünheide (Mark) – Bewirb dich jetzt

Location: Gigafactory Grunheide

Duration: 6 months

Time type: Full Time

start date: November 2023 (no later)

Please note we are only taking applications from candidates available to start from November 2023. Check our website for next year opportunities.

Tesla is seeking an intern to work directly for the Giga Berlin Direct Purchasing (Powertrain Unit) Team. The intern will assist this team in all the direct purchasing related activities.

This includes working with our GSM (Global Supply Manager) counterparts in the US to align on global strategy, and ensure local strategy is in line with global strategy. Complete supplier nomination by looking at total landed cost, while ensuring high quality and having the ability to be comfortable in a dynamic, ever-changing environment, is key. The intern will interact with the global team in EU, US and China in order to understand the global strategy and bring value.

The intern will learn to create suppliers in our system, purchase orders, and make sure that the purchasing process is as smooth as possible The Purchasing team offers the interns an opportunity to develop themselves in an international corporation with both operational and project work during the assignment.

• Supporting conducting RFQs (Review, analyze and clarify quote packages from suppliers)
• Learning and understanding the cost drivers and how to get the best deal for Tesla
• Learning of the production process & all cost related to industrializing a part
• Presenting sourcing recommendations to management with sound justification
• Involved in Procure-to-Pay processes in the Tesla supply chain
• Learning and understanding the Tesla procurement systems and processes
• Maintain part master, validation schedules and identify areas for improvement

• Fluency in English (work language); German is a plus (Local in Berlin)
• Preferably studying or experienced in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering
• Relevant internship experience (Purchasing) in industry preferred (automotive, aero space etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Capable of working in a fast paced and always changing environment
• Proactive work mentality, Analytical mindset and problem-solving oriented
• A strong team player