Communications Trainee (Purchasing)
KOSTAL Group is a global, family-owned German company that develops market-leading solutions for the solar and automotive industries. The company was established in 1912 and employs about 20 000 people at 47 locations in 22 countries. In Hungary, KOSTAL is about to build its first business service centre to provide business support in IT, finance, procurement, master data, sales and HR fields. This will be a global centre with high value-added and complex processes which you can help to build.
Description
Are you passionate about storytelling and ready to launch your career in communications? We are looking for a creative and motivated Communications Trainee to support our Purchasing community. Bring your fresh perspective and help us drive digital transformation across the organization!
What You’ll Do:
- Support the development and distribution of engaging internal communications, including newsletters, announcements, and success stories.
- Create compelling content for platforms like the intranet, presentations, and newsletters.
- Coordinate and maintain internal communication materials, templates, and branding guidelines to ensure consistency.
- Collaborate with project leads to communicate key updates, milestones, and best practices.
- Contribute to training materials and awareness campaigns on sustainability, digital tools, and supplier collaboration.
- Assist in planning and organizing internal events, workshops, and webinars to foster knowledge sharing and engagement within the Purchasing community.
Qualifications
Who You Are:
- Currently enrolled or a recent graduate in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (enrollment required through at least January 2026).
- Able to commit at least 25 hours per week (up to 40 hours possible).
- A skilled writer and editor, with a flair for clarity and tone in internal communications.
- Interested in topics such as digitalization and organizational transformation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; basic knowledge of visual design tools such as PowerPoint or Canva is a plus.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
- A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English; German skills are an advantage.
- Previous internship or working student experience in a similar field is a plus.
Benefits
Why work with us?
- Flexible working conditions with remote work possibility (in-person presence is required from time to time), you can have a real work-life balance
- Modern, newly renovated, sustainable office with parking space and bicycle storage area in the heart of Budapest
- Supportive, diverse and highly skilled community
- Ability to really make a difference and build new processes from scratch, you can participate in the formation and shape of the BSC processes
- You can enjoy our value-oriented work culture: we are down-to-earth, appreciative, inspiring and innovative
If you are looking for new challenges, we are looking for you! Shape the future of KOSTAL Hungary while building an international career at a 100+ years old German company! Our flexible working conditions and excellent team at KOSTAL makes the perfect place for your ambitions.