Purchasing Intern (m/f/d)

Position

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 125 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.

At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. It’s why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime. Please join us to discover your own.

We are currently looking for an Intern to join our Purchasing team for six month based in Cologne. If you are motivated, pragmatic and result oriented, you would a great opportunity to learn among an international team of professional Sourcing Buyers. You would have the chance to contribute, from the development to the commercial launch, of multiple industrial projects in a cross-functional environment.

Job Responsibilities

YOUR TASKS:

• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials
• Be a true project team member applying the purchasing process in an agile and structured way
• Define the scope, the specific requirements and build the list of potential suppliers in tandem with the responsible Sourcing Buyer
• Establish and maintain the relationship with the internal clients (i.e.: Quality, Development, Procurement Planning) via regular meetings and follow-up
• Manage the communication channel with suppliers and escalate to the Sourcing Buyers when relevant
• Design and customize iterative RFQ and follow-through with feedback, analysis, decision making, contracting and implementation
• Track progress and cost and take actions when risk occurs

Profile

YOUR PROFILE:

• Upcoming Master Degree in Purchasing, preferably coupled with an Engineering master
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• First professional experience in Industrial Purchasing (e.g., internship) or in a first student project
• Curious, team player and willing to learn
• Ability to work in an international environment
• Problem solving, attention to the details, team working attitude and flexibility
• Fluent English; French or German is a plus

Additional Information

OUR BENEFITS:

• 2.5 days paid vacation per month
• 14€ hourly wage
• Flexible working hours
• Corporate benefits and 30% discount on the RIMOWA assortment
• Great canteen with freshly cooked and affordable food
• Urban Sports Club membership and public transportation ticket (partly subsidized)
• International environment and development opportunities within LVMH

BECOME PART OF RIMOWA:

Please send us your complete application documents including your salary expectations with details of earliest possible starting date.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Search for us on Instagram and X @RIMOWA or visit us on our career site: https://career.rimowa.com/

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to RIMOWA’s DNA. We know that for our business to thrive, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.