The Team:

At Celonis, we recognize that the impact of external suppliers on our product and business is crucial to our success. Researching, negotiating and managing the full suppliers‘ lifecycle allows us to optimize our supplier base and spend volumes which enables the business’ success. To deliver on our ambitious goals we need a highly organised working student with a passion for procurement, contract and supplier management. We are responsible for strategic sourcing activities in the categories Software, Services and Marketing and in your role, you will work closely with the whole team and get full insights in the P2P operations.
We are looking for someone self-motivated, and eager to leave their mark, learn best practices, and bring a fresh perspective and outlook to the team!

The Role:

You will support the procurement team to ensure a smooth and compliant sourcing operation. As an integral part of the team, you will be involved in various daily topics such as independently executing your own purchasing requests, stakeholder communication, contract lifecycle management and supplier management.

The work you’ll do: In this role, you will manage low-value spend requests, contribute to operational efficiency, and gain hands-on experience in procurement processes within an international business environment.

• Tasks: Low-Value Spend Management

  - Review, process, and finalize low-value purchase requests in alignment with internal policies
  - Create purchase orders and ensure accuracy of order details
  - Work directly with the legal team for contract reviews and signatures
  - Coordinate approvals and follow up with internal stakeholders when required
  - Conduct supplier research and recommend appropriate suppliers for low-value requirements
  - Maintain accurate documentation and data entry in procurement systems (ServiceNow + Workday)
• Operational Procurement Support

- Monitor and track the status of purchase orders
- Liaise with suppliers and support invoice reconciliation by resolving mismatches between PO and invoice
- Assist with maintaining procurement master data
- Ensure compliance with procurement guidelines and help identify opportunities for process improvement

• General Team Support

- Provide administrative support to the Procurement team
- Participate in ongoing projects related to supplier management, cost optimization, or process digitalization
- Prepare reports, presentations, and spend analyses for team meetings
- ...great learnings, experiences and enjoy being part of Celonis!

The qualifications you need:

• Graduated from a full-time bachelor's degree (rising Junior or Senior) in Business Administration, International Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Innovation Management, or similar
• Strong affinity to numbers
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, any other system experience is a plus
• Structured and reliable working style with an eye for details
• Strong analytical, problem solver abilities to navigate ambiguous environments
• Experience with working with a team and effective communication skills