As a highly strategic partner, we support the growth of Boehringer Ingelheim by being the architect of best-in-class source-to-pay solutions that ensure outstanding total cost value, balance risk and create a sustainable competitive advantage through partnerships. Whether it's laboratory equipment, office material or services from external partners like Contract Research Organizations u2013 Sourcing at Boehringer Ingelheim is much more than simply putting items in a cart. Have you completed your academic journey and are now ready to kick-start your career? As a trainee, within 2 years you'll experience various rotation through diverse departments in Sourcing and related functions, including an exciting stay at one of our international sites. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow trainees from various locations through DISCOVER, our cross-functional trainee community. Under the guidance of a dedicated Mentor and through participation in a range of training courses, you'll acquire invaluable skills that will propel your career forward. Come aboard and carve your path towards a leadership or specialist role with us Your skills, your experience and what makes you who you are You have recently completed a masteru2019s degree with an economic background. A background in chemistry, biology or a similar area is even better. Some practical experience in purchasing, accounting or controlling would be ideal too. It is also useful if you have already spent an extended period abroad. Your English must be flawless. If you also speak German or some other languages, then all the better. Our trainee program is designed with an emphasis on nurturing young professionals, and the diverse rotation experience will empower you to uncover your inherent strengths. If you already possess some professional experience, please still feel free to apply. Things to look forward to Youu2019ll be facing some very exciting topics and activities. For example, we launched the world's first drug for generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), a rare, severe skin disease. You might even get the chance to meet our quantum computing experts. Remember, though, whatever the area, youu2019ll be viewing everything from a Purchasing perspective. And what else? You and your fellow trainees will get the chance to take part in lots of seminars on, for example, change management as well as negotiation and leadership training. There will of course also be ample opportunity for after-work activities too. Once a year, the trainee circle organizes a big get-together u2013 the u2018Trainee Daysu2019 u2013 in Ingelheim, Vienna or Biberach. Weu2019ll offer as much support and assistance as we can with things like arranging your work visa, looking for an apartment and so on. After two successful years in the trainee program, weu2019ll then work with you to find the position that best suits you within our company. Sounds good? If so, apply now The application process involves three steps: Step 1: submit your application via our HR portal. Please include your current transcript of records or a document showing your final grade. Step 2: take part in an online meeting with Recruiting. Step 3: we invite the best candidates to a two-day assessment center in Ingelheim (11u201312 June 2025). Travel and accommodation expenses are on us. On the first day, weu2019ll introduce you to us and our business u2013 think of this as our u2018applicationu2019 to you. And on the second day, youu2019ll have the opportunity to show us what youu2019re made of. Recruiting Timeline: Application deadline: May 15th, 2025 Virtual meetings: Beginning to end of May Assessment Center: June 11th & 12th Ready to contact us?u202f If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: 49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.deboehringer-ingelheim.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a personu2019s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.