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PhD Student Strategic Semiconductor Management

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Volkswagen AG

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Germany , Wolfsburg

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Strategic Semiconductor Management is a systematic approach to ensuring a sustainable supply of technically and economically competitive semiconductors. As a PhD student in Strategic Semiconductor Management at Volkswagen AG, you actively help shape how the organization secures and future-proofs its supply of key technologies. Responsibilities include analyzing and developing semiconductor procurement practices, designing methods and processes for procurement optimization, and developing strategic models for semiconductor sourcing.

Job Responsibility:

  • Analyzing and further developing semiconductor procurement within the automotive industry, particularly by comparing it with best practices in Big Tech companies
  • Designing methods and processes (e.g., cross-industry benchmarking, cost models, change management) to support a future-oriented procurement organization
  • Developing a strategic procurement model for semiconductors, with a particular focus on demand/supply allocation and forecasting
  • Identifying process standards related to semiconductor sourcing, cost analysis, and crisis resilience, and adapting them to the automotive sector
  • Designing and implementing a supplier performance management model based on semiconductor-specific criteria
  • Analyzing and categorizing strategic semiconductor partnerships

Requirements:

  • Very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in Business Administration, Business Informatics, Engineering Sciences, or a related discipline, preferably with a focus on Procurement/Supply Chain Management
  • Strong interest and ideally previous experience in the automotive industry, digital transformation, and procurement/supply management
  • International experience through multi-month internships or study abroad programs is highly desireable
  • High proficiency in MS Office applications and presentation tools
  • English language level B2
  • Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and precisely
  • Analytical mindset, team orientation, creativity

Nice to have:

  • Strong interest and ideally previous experience in the automotive industry, digital transformation, and procurement/supply management
  • International experience through multi-month internships or study abroad programs
What we offer:
  • Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
  • 35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
  • Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
  • Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
  • Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 08, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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