What to Expect
Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Start date: 1st of September 2026
Duration: 6 months
Length: Fulltime (40h a week)
Please note: In order to be considered, you must be enrolled in education for the full duration of the internship.
Tesla has big plans to expand in EMEA and build multiple service centers in different countries. If you would like to be part of the team which makes this happen, then this position is for you.
In EMEA Construction Procurement, we select contractors who build our service centers. We select them through a competitive tender procedure involving a lot of negotiations, while working closely with internal stakeholders like finance, project managers, design managers and many others.
The goal of our team (the one you are going to join) is to make every service center as phenomenal as our products and services are. So, you will help us make every store and service center look amazing and create a unique experience for every customer walking in.
As Intern, you will execute the EMEA Sales and Service Infrastructure Development sourcing strategy. Our team onboards and appoints contractors and other vendors required for the expansion, remodeling and building improvement of Tesla’s Service Center network. This role requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to the evolving needs of projects and the organization.
What You'll Do
Together with project buyers you will:
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Pre-qualify suppliers/contractors by assessing their financial credibility, insurance policies and past project experience for efficient execution of Tesla’s scope of work
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Manage and develop onboarded suppliers by demonstrating strong supplier relationship management
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Issue RFx (RFQ, RFB, and RFP) for sourcing assigned commodities/services
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Review, analyze and clarify bid packages received from suppliers and service providers
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Participate in contract negotiations
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Make and present recommendations to award after performing a detailed bid analysis ensuring identical scope inclusion for all bids
- Lead problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives to improve InfraDev construction procurement processes
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First experience or strong interest in supply chain/procurement/purchasing roles. Experience in construction (procurement) or experience with General Contractors and construction drawings is a big plus
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Currently enrolled in university programs related to Civil Engineering or Construction Management or Procurement/Supply Chain or any other relevant degrees
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First experience in the business field related to high level of interactions with third parties’ contractors and vendors
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Excellent Excel skills as well as analytical and judgment skills
- Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement
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Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders with a proper guidance of a senior colleague
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Fluent in English and one other European language (Norwegian or German are a big plus)
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
