Internship Management Consulting - (Digital) Innovation & Circular Economy (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

Welcome to the global management consultancy of BASF. We focus on strategic inhouse projects that drive the effective transformation of our businesses. Our teams work on a broad range of exciting projects covering topics such as marketing & sales, organizational development, efficiency projects, M&A as well as profitable growth through all types of innovation.

If you join us, you can grow as well: We always put people first and actively support you in your career development at BASF. We are proud of our strong team spirit, and we cherish diversity. Our people are key to our success: We value a variety of backgrounds and perspectives to enrich our collaboration, create new ideas, and offer the best solutions to our customers.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

For a period of 3 - 6 months, starting either March 1st / March 16th 2026 or August 1st 2026, you have the opportunity to become part of our Management Consulting department and support the Innovation Excellence team. The department gives advice to the top management of the BASF Group as well as their business units in the field of general management and is therefore actively supporting the change processes of BASF.

• As a full member of the team, you independently manage global projects in the areas of circular economy and sustainability as well as digitalization and are involved from day one.
• You independently review value chains and analyze them in a comprehensive manner. On this basis, you build an ecosystem consisting of internal and external stakeholders.
• You act entrepreneurial and apply agile project management methods such as design-thinking and rapid prototyping in our consulting projects.
• Furthermore, you develop innovative business models for products and services incl. value propositions.

WHAT YOU OFFER

Please attach a cover letter to your application stating your availability, as well as your current transcript of records.

• enrolled Bachelor's or Master's student, ideally in the advanced semester of studies
• ideally first work experience in a consulting company or in an innovation environment
• strong analytical skills to understand and analyze complex value chains
• fluent English skills, German knowledge is a plus
• good Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to build and analyze spreadsheets and prepare clear slide decks
• strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working in an international team
• interest in innovation as well as a future-oriented mindset

WHAT WE OFFER

• Practical phase - actively apply theory in challenging and varied tasks/projects
• Teambuddy - contact person for all questions and regular feedback
• Networks - get to know different perspectives, ways of thinking and fields of work
• Internship compensation - a recognition of the commitment, more information here: on.basf.com/compensationBASFSE
• Flexible working hours - depending on the location and area of work

HOW TO REACH US

• Lavinia Mader (Talent Acquisitio), lavinia.mader@basf.com will be happy to answer your questions for this position.You are welcome to book an online appointment. 

• You can also reach our recruiting team here

• First information about our application process can be found here 

ABOUT US

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more aboutBASF SE at on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.