Purchasing Trainee/Apprentice/VIE

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.

Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Purchasing Trainee/Apprentice/VIE. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement within a global automotive supplier, supporting purchasing activities and learning key processes.

Job Responsibilities**

* Assist the purchasing team with daily administrative tasks, including data entry, document management, and communication with suppliers.
* Support the preparation and analysis of RFQs (Requests for Quotation) and tenders.
* Participate in supplier selection processes and negotiations.
* Monitor supplier performance and contribute to supplier relationship management.
* Help maintain accurate purchasing records and databases.
* Learn and apply Valeo's purchasing policies, procedures, and tools.
* Support cost reduction initiatives and value analysis projects.
* Collaborate with internal departments such as logistics, quality, and engineering.
* Prepare reports and presentations related to purchasing activities.

Job Qualifications**

* Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn.
* Fluency in English is required; Spanish proficiency is a plus.
* Prior internship or work experience in purchasing or a manufacturing environment is advantageous but not mandatory.

Job:

Purchasing Trainee/Apprentice/VIE

Organization:

Purchasing

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-09-17

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