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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
As a Working Student, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in an industrial environment while working up to 20 hours per week. In this role, you will support the Program Purchasing team and gain exciting insights into both strategic and operational procurement processes through your active involvement.
Analyze procurement markets and prepare relevant market intelligence and information
Support the development and implementation of commodity strategies
Assist with supplier management activities
Contribute to the evaluation and improvement of the supplier inquiry process
Support the preparation and participation in supplier negotiations and contract agreements
Help ensure budget targets are achieved in line with the business plan
Who we are looking for:
Confident and professional personality with the ability to build trust and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
Independent, structured, and excellent attention to detail
Strong willingness to learn and a high level of motivation
Team-oriented mindset with a proactive attitude and a willingness to contribute to shared success
Your preferred qualifications:
Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economy, or related field (preferred over a purely technical background)
Specialization in Supply Chain Management or initial internship experience in the field is an advantage
Knowledge of SAP is desirable
Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
What you can look forward to:
It is important to us to offer a fair and attractive remuneration package. The gross annual salary (for 38.5 hours) according to the collective agreement of the automotive industry is at least € 2.698,59 [14x p.a.] for this position. Overpayment based on relevant experience and qualifications is common practice.
In addition, we offer the following benefits:
Work-Life-Balance: flexible working hours, 24/12 and 31/12 are free of work and no vacation days have to be consumed for this purpose, remote work to the extent of up to 40% of working hours, various paternal leave models
Bonus and financial benefits: benefits via the works council (discounts, vouchers, subsidies)
Health: sports and team events, health checks, support from fitness trainers, physiotherapists, and work psychologists
Training and development: extensive training options, exciting internal development opportunities, attractive career paths (management career, specialist career)
Work environment: canteen / food vouchers, state-of-the-art IT and work equipment, parking for two-wheelers, four-wheelers or electric vehicles, open corporate culture
Work environment: canteen with freshly cooked meals, state-of-the-art IT and work equipment, parking for two-wheelers, four-wheelers or electric vehicles, open corporate culture
This position is filled via a personnel service provider. It is therefore not a direct employment with Magna Powertrain GmbH.
Any questions? Please contact Carina Ricko, T +43 664 804 44 23 79.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Group:
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled student / available to work up to 20 hours per week
- Confident and professional ability to build trust and maintain supplier relationships
- Independent, structured work style with excellent attention to detail
- High willingness to learn and strong motivation
- Team-oriented mindset with proactive attitude
- Pursuing degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Specialization in Supply Chain Management or prior internship experience in procurement
- Knowledge of SAP
- Fluent German and English, written and spoken
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance in the U.S., paired with wellness initiatives and a confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program.
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Retirement Support — U.S. filings and recruiting pages describe a 401(k) with a 50% match on the first 6%, a deferred profit‑sharing component, and at some sites a 3% base company contribution after six months.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing and performance‑linked rewards are embedded in the total‑rewards philosophy and documented in filings, with recent materials indicating these programs remain active.
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What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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