📌 Please note: As this internship is offered under the IEFP framework, we can only consider applications from candidates who have completed studies in one of the following fields: Management, Administration, or Industrial Engineering and Management
Join Our Team as Procurement Intern (IEFP)
📍 Location: Porto, Hipercentro Areosa Business Park
🏠 Hybrid Model: Work from home/office (3 days in office)
⏳ Duration: 6 months
📅 Application deadline: 13 August 2025
Why This IEFP Internship?
🌟 Real Impact – Work on projects that matter. From day one, your contributions will play a key role in Procurement.
💡 Learn and Grow – Get hands-on experience with ERP systems and applications.
🤝 Mentorship and Networking – Work closely with experienced mentors who are invested in your growth. Plus, you'll connect with international stakeholders and build a network that will set you up for future success.
🎉 Fun, Engaging Culture – We don’t just work hard; we celebrate our successes together! You’ll be part of a culture that values collaboration, fun, and diversity.
📝 What You’ll Be Doing:
- Purchase order creation and follow-up with suppliers and local stakeholders
- Purchase requisition validation
- Price list creation, update and validation based on supplier contracts
- Price discrepancy resolution
- Procurement month-end reports
- Operational task execution via ticketing system
- Participation in process improvement and optimization activities
- Collaboration with teammates, peers, local and global stakeholders within a multicultural environment
🎓 What We’re Looking For:
- Recent Graduate – Eligible for IEFP internship and bachelor’s degree in Management, Administration, or Industrial Engineering and Management
- Passion & Curiosity – You’re excited about delivering sustainable value with standard, consistent & digitally enhanced processes
- Eager to Learn – You’re ready to roll up your sleeves, ask questions, and contribute
- Strong Communication & Collaboration – Whether remote or in-person, you’re a team player who can share ideas clearly
📌 Please submit your resume in English. To be eligible for the internship, you must be registered as unemployed in the IEFP and have an official qualification certificate. Only candidates with a completed degree in Management, Administration, or Industrial Engineering and Management will be considered.
🎁 What’s In It for You?
- Internship grant
- Meal allowance
- Hybrid and flexible working model
- Enjoy your birthday off!
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- Career development support through global project involvement, 1:1 mentoring, and access to LinkedIn Learning, Excel, and language courses
- Development and learning programmes
- Dynamic multi-cultural environment (23 nationalities, 12 languages)
- 1 day paid volunteering
- Modern office facilities (social, dining, and relaxing areas)
- Various discounts across retailers and services
- Monthly breakfast
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members
About GKN Automotive in Porto:
GKN Automotive is the global leader in drive systems. Established in 2020, our Global Business Services (GBS) is located at the heart of Porto (Hipercentro Areosa Business Park), where our 360+ employees provide support on a global level within areas of Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT.