STADA+ Internship: Autonomous Procurement & AI Sourcing (f/m/d)

Company: STADA Arzneimittel AG

Department: Global Purchasing

Job Location (Long):
Bad Vilbel|Germany

Country/Region: Germany

Job Level: Internships / Students

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Information at a Glance

"Caring for People's Health as a Trusted Partner" - This purpose motivates us at STADA every day to improve the health of people worldwide. With our wide range of generics, consumer health products and specialty pharmaceuticals, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options.

Around 11,700 employees live our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. Together we are on an exciting growth journey and want to successfully shape the future of STADA.

Do you want to become part of a dynamic, international team and grow with us? Then apply now as:

STADA+ Internship: Autonomous Procurement & AI Sourcing (f/m/d)

Bad Vilbel | Germany (DE) | Full-time | Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics | Internships / Students

From Kick-Start to Real Impact - What is STADA+?

STADA+ is more than an internship task.

It's your opportunity to work on real business challenges with real impact.

As a STADA+ intern, you work exclusively on one dedicated business case. You take ownership, collaborate with experts across functions and help transform ideas into tangible outcomes - not just slides, but initiatives that move STADA forward. Learn more about our STADA+ program here.

Your STADA+ Business Case

In this STADA+ case, you will support the implementation and optimization of an autonomous sourcing software within STADA Procurement, with the goal of unlocking significant cost-saving potential and driving data-driven decision-making.

Your focus will be on:

• Stakeholder Engagement: Support alignment with local buyers across various countries to ensure smooth adoption of new sourcing and negotiation solutions.
• Training Assistance: Help prepare and deliver training materials and sessions to procurement teams and local buyers.
• Supplier Communication: Act as a liaison with suppliers to introduce the new system, address concerns, and encourage participation.
• Implementation Support: Collaborate with procurement and IT teams to facilitate the rollout and integration of the solution.
• Coordination Across Regions: Work closely with teams in different countries to ensure consistent understanding and application of the new processes.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of feedback, training activities, and supplier interactions, providing regular updates to the project team.
• Monitoring results and helping to further develop scalable, autonomous procurement processes

Case Owners: Adriana Riemer, Senior Director Global Indirect Procurement & Aline Fritsch, Global Category Manager Indirect Procurement

What You Can Expect

• Ownership of a real, strategically relevant STADA+ business case
• Hands-on involvement in the implementation of innovative, AI-driven procurement technology
• Exposure to procurement, data analytics and digital transformation topics
• Close collaboration with procurement experts, suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders
• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial working environment with room for initiative and learning

Who We Are Looking For

• You are currently enrolled in an advanced stage of your Bachelor's degree or enrolled in a Master's program
• Your field of study is Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Data Science or a related discipline
• You bring strong analytical skills and enjoy working with data and digital tools
• You have an interest in AI, automation or data-driven decision-making, ideally with first practical exposure
• You work structured, solution-oriented and proactively take ownership of your tasks
• You communicate confidently in German and English and enjoy collaborating with different stakeholders

What We Offer

• An open corporate culture with fast decision-making processes and a lot of potential for your personal development
• Attractive compensation in line with industry standards
• Flexible working hours that are compatible with your lecture times
• Job ticket for the RMV region
• Childcare allowance
• Health-promoting offers such as Wellpass or the STADA Gym (free of charge)
• Subsidized cafeteria

...Ready to Grow Your Own Way?

We look forward to receiving your application via our career portal. At jobs.stada.com you will also find numerous other job opportunities, as we are always looking for motivated talents who can strengthen our team with their expertise and personality. Do you have further questions? Then please reach out to recruiting@stada.de. We will consider requests to work part-time on an individual basis. Please contact us in advance by e-mail (recruiting@stada.de) and let us know how many hours per week you would like to work.

STADA Group promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. We use the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.
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