Publication Date:  Jun 23, 2026
Location: 

Salzgitter, DE

Company:  PowerCo SE
Level of Experience:  Intern
Job Function:  Procurement
Job ID:  4815

Working Student General Procurement Energy (all genders)

 
Who we are

Unsere Mission ist gestartet. Wir beginnen im Battery Valley in Salzgitter mit unserer eigenen Batteriezellproduktion und dem Ramp-up unseres Headquarters für die weltweite Zellfertigung. Der Bereich Beschaffung stellt die Schnittstelle zum Lieferantenmarkt dar und verantwortet damit einen Großteil der Wertschöpfung. Die Zuständigkeiten reichen vom Rohstoff-Einkauf über das Lieferanten-Management und den Anlagen-Einkauf bis hin zum Value Engineering.

  
 
Your role and key responsibilities

As an intern in General Procurement/Energy Procurement, you will support the team in managing and optimizing sourcing and purchasing processes across different categories, with a focus on energy supply topics.

 

  • Procurement process support: Assist in end-to-end procurement activities, including supplier screening (RfI), tendering processes (RfQ/RfP), bid evaluation, and contract preparation.

 

  • Market & supplier analysis: Conduct research and analysis on supplier markets, industry trends, cost developments, and regulatory environments to support sourcing decisions, esp. with regard to energy markets.

 

  • Supplier management: Support the identification, onboarding, and management of suppliers.

 

  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, procurement, finance) and external partners to ensure alignment and smooth execution of procurement activities.

 

  • Project support: Assist in procurement-related projects across different regions, supporting coordination, documentation, and tracking of key initiatives.

 

  • Reporting & presentations: Prepare analyses, reports, and presentations to support decision-making and communicate procurement results to internal stakeholders.
  
 
What you bring to the team
  • Currently enrolled in a degree program in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, Energy Economics, Energy Management or a related field
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Interest in procurement, sourcing, and supplier management
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
  • Proactive mindset and structured way of working
  • Fluent in English (German or Spanish language skills are a plus)
  
 
What makes you stand out
  • Interest in battery technology and future of mobility
  • Structured way of working and good communication skills
  • High level of self-motivation, initiative and willingness to learn
 
What to look forward to
  • 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:  Intern
Job ID:  4815
Publication Date:  Jun 23, 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?

For all the questions you may have, take a look into our FAQ.
Your question is not answered in the FAQ? Feel free to reach out to our colleagues.

📧 careers@powerco.de

Benefits

Gain more insights in our benefits for Professionals or Early Careers.

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.