International Procurement Management Trainee

**International Procurement Management Trainee Program (IPMT Barcelona)**

**Job Title: Intl Proc Mgmt Trainee BCN**

**At Bayer we are visionaries - driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We are doing it with energy, curiosity, and sheer dedication - always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you are hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.**

**YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The primary responsibilities of this role, International Procurement Management Trainee are to:

- Achieve learning and development objectives, and deliver business results, within the constructs of project-based rotations (each 3 months in duration) across all areas and functions of Procurement. Each program rotation will have defined key tasks and responsibilities which are relevant to the specific function and scope, and these program rotations can include (but are not limited to) identifying/delivering cost savings, developing.
- Category strategy, delivering value beyond cost savings while helping to meet Procurement's strategic objectives.
- Conduct stakeholder alignment meetings in order to scope potential projects and offer solutions.
- Complete assigned International short-term assignment (or extended business trip) with the intent of gaining global experience and networking.
- Build cross-functional stakeholder relationships, as well as relationships within the Bayer Global Procurement community.
- Establish development goals, educate one’s self on company policies which affect the business, and monitor progress against goals in partnership with coaches, mentors, and/or management.

This role is based in Barcelona, Spain and reports directly to the Senior Manager, Procurement Leadership Development.

**WHO YOU ARE**

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:

- Master’s degree/PhD in business administration, engineering or natural sciences with excellent grades.
- You have gained initial work experiences (e.g. through internships) in Procurement or a related area.
- You have acquired international experience, either during your studies or via internships abroad.
- You have a passion for procurement and possess the ability to challenge the status quo.
- You have a passion to innovate and the desire to contribute your ideas to bring about change.
- You have the ability to build partnerships, work collaboratively across cultures, and meet shared objectives.
- You demonstrate a business mindset and leadership aspirations.
- You are aware of opportunities and value that digital solutions can bring, combined with strong analytical skills.
- You demonstrate excellent communication skills (fluency in English, both written and spoken, combined with presentation skills).

Domestic and international travel are required.

**YOUR APPLICATION**

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

**Location**:
Spain : Cataluña : Barcelona

**Division**:
Enabling Functions

**Reference Code**:
738802