Procurement Associate (m/f/d)

Field of Work: Procurement

Location:

Berlin, BE, DE

Legal Entity: KWS Berlin GmbH

Contract Type: Regular

Is Full Time?: Yes

Onsite/ Remote: Hybrid Working Within Country

Job ID: 16849

At KWS Berlin , we are looking for a Procurement Associate (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 (24 months) with 38 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.

Our offer:

• A supportive, collaborative, and appreciative working environment.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model (up to 40% home office) 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.

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