KWS Group

Working Student Procurement

KWS Group  •  Canton de Berne, CH / Land Berlin, DE (Remote)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Working Student Procurement (m/f/d)

Are you a motivated student with a keen interest in Procurement and looking to gain hands-on experience in an international business environment?

At KWS Berlin, we are looking for a Working Student Procurement (m/f/d) to support our team in procurement operations, internal stakeholder management, and process optimization. In this role, you will gain valuable insights into purchasing processes, contribute to cross-functional collaboration, and help drive operational excellence across our organization.

This is a fixed-term position (12 months) with 20 hours per week, based in Berlin


Your responsibilities:

  • Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts for goods and services in accordance with defined scopes and service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Manage procurement-related requests from internal stakeholders through our ticketing system while ensuring compliance with agreed SLAs.
  • Support request-for-quotation (RFQ) processes and execute tactical purchasing activities within defined spend categories and approval thresholds.
  • Analyze spending patterns across supported KWS legal entities and identify opportunities for catalog implementation and process improvements.
  • Support the delivery of end-user training and enable stakeholders to effectively utilize procurement tools and processes.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Accounts Payable, ExHub Procurement, Master Data Management, General Ledger & Controlling, and Global IT, to ensure seamless end-to-end process execution.

Your profile:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program at a German university, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in procurement and a proactive, learning-oriented mindset.
  • Proficiency in German and English; Spanish, Italian, French, or other EU languages are a plus;
  • High affinity for IT tools, including very good Excel skills; knowledge of SAP CPH is a plus;
  • Strong communication and organization skills;
  • Based in Berlin/Brandenburg.

Our offer:

  • A supportive, collaborative, and appreciative working environment.
  • Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model (up to 40% remote) designed to fit around your studies.
  • Attractive remuneration and valuable practical experience in an international Shared Service Center.
  • The opportunity to develop professional skills and gain hands-on experience in a global procurement organization.
  • Comprehensive insights into end-to-end Procurement and Accounts Payable processes through close cross-functional collaboration.
  • A chance to build a strong foundation for your future career in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

Make yourself grow – we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

We look forward to receiving your online application! Please use the "Apply" function in the online application.

KWS Group

About KWS Group

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 165 years. We focus on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods. Ca.5,000 employees represent KWS in more than 70 countries.

At KWS we work in an international environment with motivated employees and experienced teams. We want you to contribute your know-how and knowledge, your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. We will provide you with continuous support for further professional and personal development.

This is how we think and act at KWS. If you share this viewpoint and want to seed the future with us, visit us on: www.kws.com/career.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Einbeck, DE
Year Founded
1856
Website
kws.com
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