Part-time Procurement Student — Mentored & Analytical

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated mentorship

Flexible working conditions

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a motivated Working Student to support the Procurement team in daily operational and administrative activities within an international environment.

This 12-month fixed-term role is part-time (30-40%). You will gain practical experience in supplier management, data analysis, and procurement processes, while collaborating with engineering, finance, quality, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in business or related field.
• Interest in procurement, supply chain and purchasing processes.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proactive, structured way of working.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; SAP experience a plus.
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement team in daily purchasing activities.
• Assist with supplier communication and follow-up on quotations.
• Create and maintain purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Support supplier onboarding and documentation processes.
• Prepare procurement-related reports, presentations, and analyses.
• Maintain and update procurement databases and supplier records.
• Assist in tracking deliveries and resolving order-related issues.
• Support sourcing projects and cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from engineering, finance, quality, and operations.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Excel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Economics / Engineering (related field)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a motivated Working Student to support the Procurement team in daily operational and administrative activities within an international environment.

This 12-month fixed-term role is part-time (30-40%). You will gain practical experience in supplier management, data analysis, and procurement processes, while collaborating with engineering, finance, quality, and operations teams.