Procurement Internship
The Company
We are Zeekr, built on a decade of European experience. We are a premium electric vehicle and technology solutions brand from Geely Holding Group, one of world’s largest automotive companies. Our goal and vision is to accelerate the shift to fully electrified mobility. We are committed to driving the future of transportation with cutting-edge technology and a customer-centric approach.
Our cars have finally arrived in Europe, and with several markets on our expansion roadmap, there has never been a better time to join the team.
Mission for the Internship :
• Support the Procurement team’s day-to-day operations, including vendor coordination, document management, and internal communication to ensure seamless execution of procurement tasks.
• Assist with smaller procurement projects, including the creation and management of Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal processes.
• Conduct compliance checks within the procurement department, helping ensure alignment with company policies, regulatory standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Collaborate on strategic initiatives, contributing to supplier evaluations, market research, and cost-saving analyses.
• Engage in data analysis to support procurement reporting, performance tracking, and strategic decision-making.
• Proactively identify and propose opportunities for automation and operational efficiency, supporting continuous improvement within the team.
• Gain firsthand experience in supplier negotiations and reviewing commercial clauses in contracts, with opportunities to observe and contribute to real-world procurement scenarios.
• Work cross-functionally in a diverse, international, and fast-paced environment, building key business and communication skills.
Learning Opportunities:
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• Learn how to effectively negotiate with suppliers, manage supplier relationships, and understand key levers in contract negotiations.
• Develop a strong understanding of procurement compliance, ethical sourcing principles, and internal governance.
• Gain hands-on experience with creating and managing Purchase Orders, as well as working with internal stakeholders across departments.
• Acquire data skills by retrieving, analyzing, and interpreting procurement-related data, contributing to better-informed decisions.
• Learn how to identify inefficiencies and participate in the development of automation or process improvement solutions.
• Experience what it’s like to work in a truly international and multicultural environment, enhancing both technical and soft skills.
Key educational requirements for the candidate:
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• Currently pursuing a degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, International Business, or a related field.
• Strong interest in data, strategy, and operational efficiency within the procurement function.
• Comfortable working with data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms (experience is a plus).
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); other language skills are a plus.
• Available for approximately 32 hours per week, for a duration of 6 months.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
To thrive at Zeekr we believe that you have the courage to lead with trust and care and you don’t mind getting your hands dirty. You are highly innovative and have a great ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing, fast-paced, highly demanding work environment. Like us, you believe it’s important to have a passion to work in an international and multicultural environment with the desire and ability to embrace the diversity of people, perspectives, and styles.
Apply today, we will perform ongoing selection during the application period. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels. We do not accept applications submitted by external recruitment companies.
- Department
- Procurement
- Locations
- Amsterdam
About Zeekr EU
We are Zeekr, the global premium electric mobility technology brand from Geely Holding Group. Zeekr aims to create a fully integrated user ecosystem with innovation as a standard. The brand utilizes Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) and develops its own battery technologies, battery management systems, electric motor technologies, and electric vehicle supply chain.
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