Working Student (m/f/d) - Source-to-Pay Risk & Sustainability

Field of Work: Procurement

Location:

Berlin, BE, DE

Legal Entity: KWS Berlin GmbH

Contract Type: Temporary

Is Full Time?: No

Onsite/ Remote: Hybrid Working Within Country

Job ID: 16750

Grow your career in sustainable procurement!

Are you passionate about sustainability, ESG, and responsible business practices? Do you want to gain practical experience in an international procurement environment while continuing your studies?

Then join KWS as a Working Student S2P Risk & Sustainability (m/f/d) and support our team in advancing supplier sustainability, risk management, and due diligence initiatives across our global procurement organization.

The position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract with approximately 20 hours per week during the semester . During semester breaks, there is an opportunity to increase working hours to up to 38 hours per week , subject to mutual agreement.

What you can expect:

• Support supplier risk and sustainability assessments
• Assist in supplier due diligence and ESG-related processes
• Help maintain risk dashboards, reports, and sustainability-related documentation
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting activities
• Contribute to process improvements and sustainability initiatives
• Collaborate with colleagues from procurement, sustainability, compliance, legal, and other business functions
• Assist in preparing presentations, training materials, and internal communication
• Gain insights into international supply chain regulations and sustainable sourcing practices.

What we are looking for:

• Enrolled student (Bachelor's or Master's) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Law, or a related field, with at least two semesters of studies left
• You are currently Based in Berlin or Brandenberg (around Berlin)
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interest in sustainability, ESG, procurement, or supply chain management Analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
• Fluent English; German is an advantage

What we offer

• Valuable practical experience in an international organization.
• Insights into sustainable procurement and supplier risk management.
• Flexible working hours compatible with your studies.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

Sounds like you? Happy to receiving your application through our online tool.

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

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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