Traineeship-Procurement- Spain & Portugal

DescriptionProduct  At EF World Journeys, we believe that the best way to learn about the world is to experience it, and we strive to help as many people as possible share that experience. EF Go Ahead Tours, EF Adventures and EF Ultimate Break are divisions of EF World Journeys and we make world travel easy. We want to empower travelers of all ages to get out there and experience something new on our guided tours. If you share this passion for opening the world, come work with us!The Role:  The Procurement team is currently looking for ambitious, driven and enthusiastic candidate to join the team from February 16th, 2026 to September 30th, 2026. We are hiring trainees to support the Procurement team for Spain and Portugal.   As a Procurement Trainee, you work within the Procurement Team and are responsible for all day-to-day operations related to Hotels and Hostels, from 30 days before a tour arrives, until post-tour. You will be working closely with the Procurement Specialist, who is responsible for negotiating contracts, managing relationships with suppliers, and managing budgets. Once a hotel contract is negotiated and booked, the hotel/hostel relationship will be handed over to you, and you are responsible for working closely with the property to ensure our groups have a smooth customer experience. You are also the first point of contact for our Tour Directors (guides) with any property-related questions they may have.Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:  Daily support of Procurement Specialists with regards to suppliers’ confirmations, updates and special requests  Maintain a positive and constructive relationship with existing and potential suppliers in Spain and Portugal, aligning with cross-product sourcing strategy. Provide all documentation to hotels related to the upcoming bookings. Settling accounts with suppliers and supporting the accounts payable processes   Researching and identifying new business partners   On tour support to both Tour Directors and business partners   Ensure all systems are managed and that all safety and cost guidelines are adhered to up until 30 days before departure (DPD). Ensure smooth handover with Procurement Specialist who is responsible for relationship before 30 DPDOrganizational Behavior  Strives to create a collaborative and dynamic environment on a day-to-day basis  Shares information and identifies best practices openly with colleagues  Puts the customer in the center and is service minded  Looks for ways to improve and inspires colleagues to do the same  Spreads positive energy and makes the workplace a fun environment  Requirements  Fluent in English and Spanish. Other European languages is a plus University degree   Strong organizational skills and attention to detail  Self-driven and flexible. A quick learner and a proven problem solver  Enjoys working with numbers and Microsoft Excel   Similar work experience is a plus  Able to analyze and question processes and strives to come up with creative ways of improving them. Think outside the box!  If you are motivated by the prospect of an international career in the largest private education company in the world, we want to hear from you! To be considered for this role, applicants must have a Schengen passport or the legal right to live and work in Switzerland. This is a paid traineeship with a salary of 40.000 CHF Gross/YearWhy you will love working with us People at EF make things happen. We encourage you to take full ownership of your work, regardless of your level or experience. EF team members often say we operate like the world’s largest startup because this boundless entrepreneurial spirit is built into our organization’s DNA.BenefitsEF offers a wide range of benefits ready for our team members to enjoy during weekends, after work and with friends & family, including:Discounted passes to local destinations and tourist hot-spots such as mt. Rigi or Kunsthaus Zurich. Full reimbursement of the SBB ‘halb-tax’ travel card, covering country-wide public transportation. Free membership for our newly built gym or get involved with our variety of sports teams. Seasonal and monthly office events Discounts on a wide range of local restaurants, shops, hotel stays and EF products. EF World Journeys is a subsidiary of EF Education FirstAbout EF Education FirstAt EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, parental status, experience and everything else that makes you unique.Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://ef.com