Associate Procurement

KWS Group; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Up to 40% home office

Competitive remuneration

International Shared Service Center

Job summary

KWS Berlin is seeking a Procurement Associate (m/f/d) to support procurement operations, internal stakeholder management and process optimization. The role offers a fixed-term 24-month contract based in Berlin with a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities include handling requisitions, POs, contracts, RFQs and spend analysis, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient end-to-end processes and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain, business admin, economics or related field.
• Proactive, learning-oriented mindset with strong procurement interest.
• Professional English; Spanish/Italian highly valued; additional EU languages a plus.
• Strong IT affinity and very good Excel skills; familiarity with SAP CPH is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions, POs and contracts for goods/services per SLAs.
• Handle procurement requests from internal stakeholders via ticketing system, maintain SLAs.
• Support RFQ processes and carry out tactical purchasing in defined spend areas.
• Analyze spending across KWS entities and identify cataloging/optimization opportunities.
• Assist end-user training and enable stakeholders to use procurement tools.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, ExHub Procurement, Master Data, GL/Controlling, and Global IT to ensure end-to-end processes.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish & Italian

Procurement mindset

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelors/Masters in SCM/BA/Economics

Tools

SAP CPH

Ticketing system

Job description

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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in procurement and a proactive, learning-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in English with a professional level in Spanish and Italian are required; German, 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.