Working Student Procurement (m/f/d), fixed term for 12 months

As a Working Student Procurement EMEA (m/f/d), you will support Procurement projects, contribute to operational activities, and help to advance our Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) and our operations in EMEA.

This role reports to the Procurement COE Lead EMEA and collaborates closely with the regional Procurement team.

What will you do: 

• Support ongoing Procurement projects, such as market analysis, category strategies, tenders with RFIs, RFQs, RFXs, negotiations and implementation

• Assist with day-to-day operational and administrative tasks within the Procurement team

• Create and optimize local reports and dashboards to visualize data, trends and KPIs and to support monitoring of suppliers’ performance.

• Support the Implementation of key COE tools such as iCertis and Keelvar

• Monitor suppliers’ investment in sustainable practices, such as SEDEX registration and audits, or review of sustainable sourcing of raw materials

• Support with the migration projects

What you bring: 

• Enrollment in a degree program such as Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or similar

• Hands-on mindset, interested to learn how Procurement works in day-to-day operations

• Able to identify issues, source of concerns and propose solutions.

• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to work with large datasets to identify patterns and insights

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with SharePoint, PowerQueries, PowerBI and PowerAutomate is a plus

• Nice to have: initial experience with spend analytics tools (e.g. Ariba, Sievo), eProcurement tools (e.g. Keelvar) or contract management tools (e,g, Icertis)

• Fluency in English; German skills are an advantage but not required

Who you are: 

• Curious, analytical, and eager to learn new topics; strong communication skills, great listener who feels comfortable with asking questions.

• Proactive, willing to suggest ideas and try new approaches.

• A team player who collaborates, but also able to work independently when needed.

• Organized, reliable, and able to manage tasks responsibly

• Motivated to gain hands-on experience in supply chain and procurement

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Flexible Work Arrangements – Work hybrid to balance personal and professional needs

• Competitive hourly wage recognizing your contributions

• Generous Vacation Policy – Take advantage of 30 vacation days each year for a full-time position, plus two additional holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Access health benefits, EGYM Wellpass Membership, and resources for your well-being, plus perks like a Profi Ticket, free parking, and secure bicycle accommodations

• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities

• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally

• Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired

• Company Events – Join in on our Christmas party, family day, or Sustainability day for fun and connection

Ingredion offers support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet their needs.

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You can find more information here:
https://www.ingredion.com/emea/en-uk/karriere-bei-ingredion.html

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