Procurement Internship

JOIN OUR GLOBAL PROCUREMENT TEAM:
It’s a very exciting time to join our Global Procurement Team as we implement a major transformation where we are investing heavily in our people & technology landscape. We are also radically changing the way we work & collaborate across our Global, Market, Country & Shared Service Procurement teams to deliver a competitive edge for adidas.

 
GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS:

• Support the Global Procurement team with delivering our global transformation through supporting & leading project management activities
• Provide analysis & input for our global sourcing strategies & the 7-Steps of Strategic Sourcing
• Support the implementation & adoption of tools & technology enablers
• Support system testing, issue handling and documentation.
• Manage several individual projects that include interacting with adidas global markets and other functions within adidas.
• Support on communication and collaborate with external and internal stakeholders of Global Procurement

KEY FACTS 

• Application Deadline: March 15th, 2025, 11:59 PM CET 
• Start Date: September 1st, 2025 
• Duration: 6 months 
• Location: Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg) 

 ELIGIBILITY  

• Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship  
• Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
• Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate)
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from September 2025 – March 2026 
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship 

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH 

• Student of Business Administration, Marketing and/or Finance
• Must be fluent in English
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); Ariba and/or Power BI knowledge is a plus
• Good communication skills & a proactive mindset

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 

• Employee discounts on products
• Chances to attend and take part in on-campus events and sponsored events/games
• Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and internal Learning Portal
• Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups
• International intern community and work environment
• Regular development conversations as part of your role
• Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities including an on-site gym (25€/month) and many more sports facilities
• Company sports program including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health
• Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible)
• Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.167,00€, compulsory internship 1.650,00€ (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same)