What's the role?
As an Intern in our Sourcing Excellence Department located in Schaan, Liechtenstein, you will be part of Hilti`s global in-house consultancy team for Supply Chain Management. We provide Business Units and Plants with the tools, methods and training they need to ensure lean and sustainable operations while increasing decisional capabilities.
Start date is flexible to the student's availability, duration for at least 6 months
Who is Hilti?
For the sixth time in the past 11 years, Hilti has been named one of the best employers by Great Place to Work.
What began as a family business in 1941, founded by brothers Eugene and Martin Hilti, has become a leading industry player with over 120 locations worldwide and a workforce of more than 32,000 colleagues. Our incredible journey, from humble beginnings to a global powerhouse, is a shining example of the rewards of a hard-working and dedicated team.
At Hilti, we provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software, and services for the global construction industry and beyond. Our purpose is making construction better based on a passionate and inclusive global team and a caring and performance-oriented culture.
We invest a substantial amount of our annual profit to the Hilti Foundation, which focuses on initiatives that empower people to live independently and autonomously, contribute to building stronger societies, and create networks of competent partners to achieve sustainable and scalable impact.
What does the role involve?
Leveraging the expertise of our international and cross-functional team, you will drive the digitalization, standardization and sustainability of the Supply Chain for Hilti entities as well as suppliers all over the globe. In this role, you will be the bridge between numerous stakeholders such as Procurement, Logistics, IT, Finance, Legal, suppliers and external consultants.
Depending on the business priorities, your profile and aspirations, you will get to lead projects such as:
•Compliance and risk management
•Purchasing process improvements
•Enterprise Resource Planning integrations
•Data science and frontier technologies (AI)
•Life cycle assessment and operational support for sustainability
•Training and technical support of suppliers and colleagues
Your manager and team will eagerly support your professional success and personal development with individual coaching and training sessions. Our track record of preparing interns for a Hilti career is second to none as we reward your achievements with exposure to Senior Management.
Moreover, we offer flexible working conditions in a modern environment.
Beyond work, our cohesive and engaged interns community will be glad to help you settle and discover the Rhein Valley.
Julia, Intern: During my time in Sourcing Excellence, I had the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team committed to enhancing Hilti's supply management. This experience provided me with valuable insights into various departments and external stakeholders, fostering a holistic understanding of the company. I am particularly thankful for the trust my team placed in me, granting me full ownership of my projects. This responsibility not only facilitated my personal growth but also nurtured my professional development. I am sincerely grateful to Sourcing Excellence for this opportunity to develop and pursue my interest for supply chain management.
What do we offer?
Join over 2200 colleagues from over 70 nationalities at one of our Headquarter locations in Schaan, Nendeln (Liechtenstein), or Buchs SG (Switzerland) is more than a career move. It’s your opportunity to enjoy the energizing, alpine lifestyle - where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland seamlessly meet. It’s an unforgettable life change.
We’ll give you the tools you need to excel in your internship, including one-to-one coaching. You’ll enjoy a rare combination of autonomy and camaraderie, as you’ll manage your own project while being part of a friendly team.
You’ll not just be another pair of hands but a fully integrated team member with lots of self-responsibility. From there, we’ll trust you to do whatever it takes to deliver outstanding results. Go the extra mile and we’ll reward you with strategic development discussions and career opportunities.
We’ll support you even before you start with us through relocation and integration support. With the international interns community at Hilti you’ll never be bored. Further, the snow-draped mountains, crystal-clear lakes and marvelous landscapes in the Happy Valley invite for lots of outdoor activities.
What you need is:
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master’s program for the whole internship duration, thesis-writing students are welcome
- Educational background or experience in: Engineering, Business, Economics, Informatics, Logistics
- Proficiency with Office 365, knowledge of other systems is a plus
depending on the projects: SAP, Ariba, SAP Business Network, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, PreWave, Integrity Next, Python, Matlab, SQL - Fluency in English, knowledge of German is a plus
Why should you apply?
About you: you are someone who eagerly embraces new learning opportunities, demonstrating a pragmatic and result-oriented mindset in your approach to tasks and challenges. Your sense of responsibility is a key strength, and you thrive in diverse, international environments, where adaptability and a willingness to step beyond your comfort zone are not just qualities but inherent aspects of your professional identity. More than a job opportunity; this is a chance for you to embark on a rewarding career journey where your enthusiasm and commitment will make a significant impact.
We take our time to get to know you. As part of your recruitment process, you’ll get to talk to your internship coach as well as your HR Manager who both can answer some of your burning questions.
Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.
