Leonardo da Vinci training placement offer

Host organisation: Continental Automotive GmbH, Regensburg, Germany

Continental is a leading supplier for electronic components to the automotive industry with extensive know-how in tire and brake technology, vehicle dynamics control, as well as electronic and sensor systems. Continental currently employs around 150,000 people in 36 countries, at nearly 200 plants, R&D centres and test tracks. As a leading technology partner to the automotive industry, Continental develops and manufactures advanced components, modules and systems.

Our business activities focus on innovations for enhancing safety, developing eco-friendly mobility and maximizing comfort and convenience on the road.

Local and temporal specification of the placement:

Division/Department: central purchasing, Regensburg, Germany

Starting date (earliest possible): 01/08/2010

Starting date (latest possible): 15/09/2010

Duration: 5 – 6 months

Working hours: 35/week

Training content (activities / tasks):

• Support of preparation of annual price negotiations

• Various data reports and analysis in Modias and MS Excel to support financial controlling

• Support in contract management and maintenance of contract management tool

• Preparation of presentations for internal and external meetings

• Attendance of selected supplier meetings / negotiations

Required profile of the candidates:

• University graduates in Engineering or Economics

• ICT competence – office software (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access)

• Very good German or English communication skills (verbal and written)

Further, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Graduates of Palacky University in Olomouc, Moravian College Olomouc, Tomas Bata University in Zlin or other higher education institution having its registered office in the Middle Moravia region

• Date of graduation: no more than 1,5 year ago

• You have not carried out a Leonardo da Vinci placement, mobility of people in the labour market (PLM) yet

• Permanent residence or perspective employment in the region is advantage

Remuneration:

• financial support - 700 EUR /month

• contribution in kind (e.g. accommodation, public transport, meals etc.) – in the value of 150 - 300 EUR /month.

Please send your application documents (CV and cover letter in English language) to monika.dullinger@continental-corporation.com  by 15/08/2010.

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