PhD Student Strategic Semiconductor Management, Volkswagen AG

Volkswagen AG

Location:
Germany, Wolfsburg

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

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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