Intern, Purchasing Digital Services at BMW of North America in San Jose, California

Job Description:

This is a full-time internship position for our Fall/Spring Rotation, from September 16, 2024 through March 14, 2025 in Mountain View, CA.

BMW Technology Office USA in Mountain View, California is offering an interesting internship for a talented intern with a business and technology background and interest in the Automotive, Consumer Electronics as well as Technology industry. This position will involve working with tech players as well as startups and conducting innovation and technology scouting as well as managing ongoing business relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup of various contracts with partners (e.g. Non Disclosure Agreements, Evaluation Agreements, Cooperation Contracts)


• Strategic preparations of negotiations


• Arranging partner meetings


• Conducting market research


• Preparation of management presentations.

Join the BMW North America team and enjoy a high-performance Total Rewards package that may include:

• Medical Insurance


• All with options for $0 Employee contribution


• Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible


• Hybrid work environment


• Intern Vehicle Lease Program

The hourly rate for Undergraduate students is $27.50

The hourly rate for Graduate students is $35.00

The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of Shared Services make it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

At BMW, we are driven by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are welcoming of all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

• Currently enrolled in a master's degree program at an accredited college or university


• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)


• Have completed at least 30 college credit hours at time of application


• Field of study: Business Administration, International Management, Technology (or related)


• Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript


• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week)


• Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)


• Coursework and motivation in the following topics: General understanding of procurement & related processes, strategic understanding of business relations in a tech environment, legal knowledge on contracts, and basic principles of negotiations


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including strong Excel and PowerPoint skills


• Excellent time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously


• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information


• Excellent organizational and planning skills


• Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment


• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferences

• Languages: English, German (fluent, oral, and written)

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