Working Student Procurement (m/w/d)

Field of Work: Procurement,
Location: Berlin 
Legal Entity: KWS Berlin GmbH 
Contract Type: Regular
Is Full Time:
Job ID: 16638

Are you a motivated student with an interest in Procurement? At KWS Berlin, we are looking for a Working Student Procurement (m/f/d) to support our team in processing purchase requisitions, managing internal requests, and collaborating closely with other departments. You will help monitor spending, suggest catalog improvements, and assist with user training. This is a fixed-term (6 months) and 20h/week position, based in Berlin.

Your responsibilities:

• Process purchase requisitions, orders, and contracts for goods and services in accordance with the defined scope and service level agreements (SLAs);


• Handle requests from internal users via the internal ticketing system in accordance with the defined SLAs;


• Conduct and analyze requests for quotations (RFQs) and execute tactical purchasing for goods and services within defined thresholds and spend categories;


• Monitor spending patterns across supported KWS legal entities and provide suggestions for potential catalog implementation for defined spend categories;


• Provide end-user training and education on procurement processes and tools;


• Support end-to-end process execution by collaborating closely with other departments (Accounts Payable, ExHub Procurement, Master Data Management, General Ledger and Controlling, Global IT, etc.).

Your profile:

• Currently enrolled at a German university in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Economics, or Business Administration);


• Strong interest in the procurement field and high motivation;


• 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 positive and appreciative working environment;


• Hybrid working possible (40% remote), attractive remuneration and flexible working hours to accommodate your studies;


• Exciting insights into an international shared service center;


• Opportunity to develop your skills and gain practical experience during your studies;


• Gain of a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end Procurement and Accounts Payable processes through cross-functional collaboration.

Take your next career step with us! 

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About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.

At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.

Further information: www.kws.com/careers/. Follow us on LinkedIn® at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/.

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