Working Student Procurement (m/f/d)

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

Purchase order processing – Create, track, and follow up on POs in the procurement/ERP system, ensuring accurate data entry and timely delivery confirmation.

Supplier master data & documentation management – Maintain and update supplier records, contracts, and pricing agreements; ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready.

Invoice & three-way-match support – Assist with matching invoices against POs and goods/service receipts, and help resolve discrepancies with suppliers or internal stakeholders.

Sourcing and quotation support – Collect and compare supplier quotes, support RFQ/RFI processes, and help prepare comparison sheets for category buyers.

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

Currently enrolled student (Bachelor's or Master's) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or a related field

Ideally with a focus or interest in procurement, logistics, or operations

Strong proficiency in data analysis

Fluent German and good English

Available for at least 12 months, ideally longer

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

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

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: Alissa.Selman@retarus.de

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!