Management Trainee Global Sourcing
As a highly strategic partner, we support the growth of Boehringer Ingelheim by being the architect of best-in-class source-to-pay solutions that ensure outstanding total cost value, balance risk and create a sustainable competitive advantage through partnerships. Whether it's laboratory equipment, office material or services from external partners like Contract Research Organizations – Sourcing at Boehringer Ingelheim is much more than simply putting items in a cart.
Have you completed your academic journey and are now ready to kick-start your career? As a trainee, within 2 years you'll experience various rotation through diverse departments in Sourcing and related functions, including an exciting stay at one of our international sites. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow trainees from various locations through DISCOVER, our cross-functional trainee community. Under the guidance of a dedicated Mentor and through participation in a range of training courses, you'll acquire invaluable skills that will propel your career forward. Come aboard and carve your path towards a leadership or specialist role with us!
Have you completed your academic journey and are now ready to kick-start your career? As a trainee, within 2 years you'll experience various rotation through diverse departments in Sourcing and related functions, including an exciting stay at one of our international sites. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow trainees from various locations through DISCOVER, our cross-functional trainee community. Under the guidance of a dedicated Mentor and through participation in a range of training courses, you'll acquire invaluable skills that will propel your career forward. Come aboard and carve your path towards a leadership or specialist role with us!
Interested in discovering what opportunities the program has to offer? Watch this video for firsthand insights from one of our former trainees!
Your skills, your experience and what makes you who you are
- You have recently completed a master’s degree with an economic background. A background in chemistry, biology or a similar area is even better.
- Some practical experience in purchasing, accounting or controlling would be ideal too.
- It is also useful if you have already spent an extended period abroad.
- Your English must be flawless. If you also speak German or some other languages, then all the better.
- Our trainee program is designed with an emphasis on nurturing young professionals, and the diverse rotation experience will empower you to uncover your inherent strengths. If you already possess some professional experience, please still feel free to apply.
Things to look forward to
- You’ll be facing some very exciting topics and activities. For example, we launched the world's first drug for generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), a rare, severe skin disease. You might even get the chance to meet our quantum computing experts. Remember, though, whatever the area, you’ll be viewing everything from a Purchasing perspective.
- And what else? You and your fellow trainees will get the chance to take part in lots of seminars on, for example, change management as well as negotiation and leadership training. There will of course also be ample opportunity for after-work activities too.
- Once a year, the trainee circle organizes a big get-together – the ‘Trainee Days’ – in Ingelheim, Vienna or Biberach.
- We’ll offer as much support and assistance as we can with things like arranging your work visa, looking for an apartment and so on.
- After two successful years in the trainee program, we’ll then work with you to find the position that best suits you within our company.
Sounds good?
If so, apply now! The application process involves three steps:
Step 1: submit your application via our HR portal. Please include your current transcript of records or a document showing your final grade.
Step 2: take part in an online meeting with Recruiting.
Step 3: we invite the best candidates to a two-day assessment center in Ingelheim (11–12 June 2025).
Travel and accommodation expenses are on us. On the first day, we’ll introduce you to us and our business – think of this as our ‘application’ to you. And on the second day, you’ll have the opportunity to show us what you’re made of.
Step 1: submit your application via our HR portal. Please include your current transcript of records or a document showing your final grade.
Step 2: take part in an online meeting with Recruiting.
Step 3: we invite the best candidates to a two-day assessment center in Ingelheim (11–12 June 2025).
Travel and accommodation expenses are on us. On the first day, we’ll introduce you to us and our business – think of this as our ‘application’ to you. And on the second day, you’ll have the opportunity to show us what you’re made of.
Recruiting Timeline:
Application deadline: May 15th, 2025
Virtual meetings: Mid of April to Mid of May
Assessment Center: June 11th & 12th
Virtual meetings: Mid of April to Mid of May
Assessment Center: June 11th & 12th
Ready to contact us?
If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com