Become Working Student Procurement (m/f/d) at Retarus.
Retarus is a worldwide provider of cloud-based messaging solutions at enterprise scale. We serve over 40% of the companies listed on the S&P Global 100, e.g. Adidas, Bayer, SAP, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, T-Systems, Swarovski & UPS, as well as governmental agencies and major players in markets across the world. Privately owned and founder-managed for over thirty years, Retarus is customer-oriented, stable, a fair employer, and a strategic business partner with a long-term vision. With some 500 employees in 19 offices on four continents, Retarus operates locally and thinks globally: our teams are organized across borders and are highly integrated. This makes Retarus a multicultural, multilingual, and engaging workplace. We are committed to creating a diverse and dynamic environment for our employees, with generous compensation, time off, and a global, collaborative workplace.
What we offer
- Flexible working time
- Collaborative, diverse company culture and superior team spirit
- Flat hierarchies and great feedback culture
- Development opportunities & career perspective
- International business & cross-site collaboration
- Modern, dog-friendly offices with nice amenities
- Company-paid health insurance, public transportation, lunch vouchers and further benefits
What you'll do
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Purchase order processing – Create, track, and follow up on POs in the procurement/ERP system, ensuring accurate data entry and timely delivery confirmation.
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Supplier master data & documentation management – Maintain and update supplier records, contracts, and pricing agreements; ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready.
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Invoice & three-way-match support – Assist with matching invoices against POs and goods/service receipts, and help resolve discrepancies with suppliers or internal stakeholders.
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Sourcing and quotation support – Collect and compare supplier quotes, support RFQ/RFI processes, and help prepare comparison sheets for category buyers.
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Reporting & process support – Support spend analysis and reporting, help maintain procurement trackers/dashboards, and assist with ad hoc process improvement or digitalization projects.
What you'll need
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Currently enrolled student (Bachelor's or Master's) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or a related field
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Ideally with a focus or interest in procurement, logistics, or operations
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Strong proficiency in data analysis
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Fluent German and good English
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Available for at least 12 months, ideally longer
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Personal Skills:
Structured, detail-oriented, and reliable way of working
Good communication skills — comfortable liaising with suppliers and internal teams
Proactive, hands-on mindset, willing to take ownership of recurring tasks
Ability to work independently once onboarded, while knowing when to escalate
Comfortable working in a fast-paced SaaS environment -
Languages: German and English
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nice to have:
First internship or working student experience in procurement, logistics, or finance
Familiarity with an ERP or procurement tool (SAP, Coupa, weclapp, etc.)
Interest in SaaS/tech industry business models
Basic understanding of contract terms or commercial/legal basics (useful given Retarus's contract-heavy vendor landscape)
What you can expect
At Retarus, you will work on impactful and dynamic projects, with real opportunities to make a difference. Our customers are leaders across diverse industries, with constantly evolving needs and high expectations. You’ll be working with cutting-edge technology and great creative leeway to meet customers’ needs – and the projects you work on will be deployed globally. Working at Retarus, you will collaborate closely with convivial, culturally diverse teammates. You will grow professionally in a dynamic and exciting workplace and design impactful solutions in real time with top companies.
Very important
Come as you are. Retarus is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
Apply via our online application portal – it’s easy and doesn’t take long. Our colleague Alissa Selman is happy to field any questions you may have: [email protected]
We’re looking forward to getting to know you!
