Böblingen: Working Student (m/f/d) - Generative/Agentic AI & Automation in Global Procurement

Job Description

Join our Global Procurement CoE and support our digital transformation by designing AI agents and RPA automations that improve global processes. You’ll work with Procurement, BPR&Dx, and IT to turn real business needs into simple, user-friendly solutions used across Japan, Germany, the US, and other regions.

Your Responsibilities

• Build and test AI agents / copilots (e.g., Microsoft Copilot Studio) to support procurement users.
• Design RPA workflows (Power Automate / Power Automate Desktop) to automate repetitive tasks and small/medium process steps.
• Assist in analyzing procurement processes and identify automation potential (As-Is To-Be).
• Prepare data and support simple analytics for automation benefits.
• Create short user guides or demos to help global colleagues adopt new solutions.
• Work closely with a multicultural team (Japan, Germany, US) and follow our governance standards.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience with Generative AI, Agentic AI, and RPA in a global corporate setting.
• Collaboration with procurement experts and digitalization teams.
• Flexibility around your studies; hybrid work options depending on location.
• Opportunity to directly shape our Procurement To-Be processes.

Key Framework

• Start: flexible / as soon as possible
• Working hours: ~15–20 hours per week
• Duration: 6–12 months or longer

Job Requirements

Your Profile:

Must-haves

• Enrolled in studies such as: Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or similar.
• First experience with chatbot / agent design or automation tools (e.g., Copilot Studio, Power Automate, UiPath).
• Strong interest in procurement / business processes and digitalization.
• Structured, analytical working style.
• Good communication in English.

Nice-to-have

• Initial exposure to procurement or supply chain topics.
• Basic scripting or programming skills (Python, JavaScript).
• Experience with process mapping (e.g., BPMN, Miro, Visio).
• Additional language skills (German, Japanese) are a plus.

Job Details

• Job Type: Part-time
• Category: Supply Chain