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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Praktikum im Bereich Strategischer Einkauf Intern

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 11
Internship · Spring 2027Oberkochen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Enrollment in a degree program in business administration, industrial engineering, or a similar field.
  • Ability to think conceptually and analytically.
  • Good technical understanding.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good organizational and communication skills.
  • High degree of initiative.
  • Good German and English language skills.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Gain detailed insight into the purchasing organization of an internationally active corporation and develop a technical and commercial overview of different material groups.
  • Conduct demand assessments, international market analyses, quotation comparisons, contract management, and volume bundling.
  • Communicate with suppliers and internal interface departments at national and international locations, and participate in their meetings.
  • Contribute to global procurement processes and projects.
  • Support order processing for prototypes and non-production materials.
  • Prepare strategically for annual price negotiations.
  • Use purchasing-specific software tools.
  • Support the creation and updating of business performance indicators.

About the Company

Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

ZEISS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the ZEISS Group, investing in deep-tech startups that align with its core business areas. It focuses on early-stage rounds (pre-Series A to Series A), typically $1–$5 million, across Information Technology, Industrial Tech, MedTech, and Life Sciences. It adds value by providing targeted funding and using ZEISS’s global network and expertise to support portfolio companies. The goal is to accelerate development of new technologies and business models that complement ZEISS’s portfolio, while actively engaging with external innovation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$69.9M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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