Career Opportunities: Intern (m/f/d) within Global Insurance Procurement at Allianz SE (56599)

Who are we?

Are you keen on driving innovation? Do you thrive in a culture of diversity, collaboration and trust? Then let's care for tomorrow. At Allianz SE, you can count on having a voice, driving innovation and change and making an impact – for us, yourself and the world.   
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Who will you be joining? 

The Global Sourcing & Procurement division of Allianz is located in Allianz Group Headquarter. As part of Global Sourcing & Procurement, Global Insurance Procurement (Core Business Procurement) is driving international strategic negotiations & commercial topics with claims providers. A wide range of provider services is covered, e.g., providers for claims handling software and providers for key repair services, spare parts suppliers or body shops for car repair as well a property claims handling providers. Hence, we are providing a key service to support the core claims business of the Allianz Group and beyond. We are conducting local and international tenders and negotiations in order to identify best-in-class service providers and to create value for the whole group.  

Due to the interaction with various service providers, departments and nations, we handle a wide range of diverse topics, categories, insurance fields and collaborating on an international level. We also aim to connect these providers to our IT Master platform which is driven by Allianz. Depending on the abilities, knowledge and interests of our interns, we can offer a variety of diverse assignments and responsibilities. You will be part of our truly international team as well as our processes and tools from day one and are supporting us in getting closer to our ambition – generating customer satisfaction and best in class conditions for the Allianz Group. 

How can you make an impact? 

• Supporting the whole purchasing process – starting with identification of suitable providers up to price negotiations and contract arrangements 
• Collaborating with an international team of professional senior buyers 
• Accompany senior buyers to meetings with stakeholders and providers 
• Drafting, editing, monitoring and evaluating tenders 
• Preparing and supporting in negotiating new technology solutions with global corporations and start-ups 
• Supporting the implementation of a global Insurance Procurement Community in the Allianz Group with over 20 international entities, e.g. by providing an online platform. 

What are you made of? 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Studies of business administration or industrial engineering, preferably with a specialization in supply chain management 
• Fluent English, ideally German as well and other languages are a plus 
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
• Ability to work independently 
• Team player with good communication skills 
• Analytical mindset 
• Practical experience gained through previous internships, preferably in management consultancy companies
• Requirement for internship and working student positions is the enrollment in a university – or (for an internship) a gap year
• We can only consider your application if you provide the following documents:

  • Certificate of enrollment (exception gap year)

  • Valid Work and residence permit (for non-EU citizens). Please check before applying if you can work with your current VISA

• Previous experience in business related functions (e.g. Sales, Operations, Claims, Underwriting, Investment Management, Asset Management, Consulting, Product Development, Finance, Market Management, Digital/ Tech etc.) is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience is good to have

Do we have what you need? 

• Flexible working arrangements (opportunity to work from home few days per week)

• Individual and Excellent career development opportunities/plans

• Family friendly working environment  

• Health & well-being offerings   

• Company pension & health insurance   

• Multi-national, diverse and inclusive community   

• Opportunity to make an impact on our sustainability initiatives  

 And there is much more! Find out more here: Allianz SE Benefits 

More information regarding our recruitment process: Allianz Career

56599 | Procurement | Student | n.a. | Allianz SE | Full-Time | Temporary

To Recruitment Agencies: 

Allianz SE has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz SE does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.

Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

Note: Diversity of minds is an integral part of Allianz’ company culture. One means to achieve diverse teams is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.