Trainee of Business Resilience (all genders)

Who we are

Our mission has started. We are starting our own battery cell production in Battery Valley in Salzgitter and ramping up our headquarters for global cell production. The Procurement department is the interface to the supplier market and is thus responsible for a large part of the value creation. The responsibilities range from raw material purchasing to supplier management and plant purchasing to value engineering.

Your role and key responsibilities

Rotation through three different departments within the Procurement area
One international rotation abroad lasting two months
Full integration into projects and day-to-day Procurement operations
Analysis of operational and strategic supply chain risks
Development of mitigation measures
Cross-functional collaboration with relevant stakeholders

What you bring to the team

Finished Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field
Fluent in English (B2+); German is a plus
Solid knowledge of MS Office, ideally also Ivalua and Power BI
Initial practical experience in mobility, preferably with a focus on EV supply chains and/or risk management

What makes you stand out

Initial experience in the automotive or battery industry, ideally with a focus on sustainability and/or data analytics
Structured way of working and strong communication skills
High level of self-motivation, initiative, and willingness to learn

What to look forward to

Start date on the 1st October 2026
Rotations to different departments to ensure better understanding of the respective area.
A Learning and Development Journey
Diverse work environment with strong team-spirit
Project ownership through which you can actively take part in shaping the future of e-mobility
Health and wellness programs
Regular social events
Corporate Benefits

Company: PowerCo SE

Location:

Salzgitter, DE

Job Function: Procurement

Level of Experience: Trainees

Job ID: 4819

Publication Date: Aug 12, 2026

Are you a battery believer?

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.

Questions?

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Benefits

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

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