Student Assistance - Procurment

Join us to Make an Impact Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration. We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators? If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV / Résumé. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV / Résumé as you are only able to upload one document. We look forward to hearing from you! Join Our Team as Student Assistance - Procurment. Put your studies into practice as a Student Assistant in our Procurement team. Gain hands-on experience with data analysis, suppliers, and procurement processes while supporting an international organization. Your role and responsibilities

• Procurement excellence: Support improvements to procurement processes, procedures, templates, workflows, and reporting.
• Indirect procurement: Support sourcing activities by collecting quotations, comparing offers, and following up with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Data and insights: Prepare reports, analyse data, and identify spending patterns, data gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Procurement master data: Collect, maintain, and validate supplier, contract, and purchasing data, including questionnaires, certificates, and supplier records.
• Team support: Assist the Procurement team with supplier documentation, follow-up activities, and other operational tasks as needed.

What you bring to the team

• Relevant studies: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree within supply chain, business, economics, or a related field.
• Analytical mindset: Comfortable working with data and turning it into useful insights.
• Digital skills: Comfortable with Excel and interested in developing Power BI skills. ERP experience is an advantage.
• Working style: Proactive, curious, and comfortable taking ownership while collaborating with others.
• Communication: Confident written and spoken English

What you will gain Develop your analytical and coordination skills alongside experienced colleagues. Gain practical procurement and supplier experience in an international environment - a strong foundation for your future career. Keep your personal data safe Hamamatsu ("The Company") take responsibly for the protection of your personal data. Accordingly, upon receiving your job application and additional material you choose to submit, the Company keeps a safe and secure environment and ensures confidentiality. You also have a role to play in keeping your personal data safe. We request you only submit personal data about yourself in your job application, CV / Résumé or other relevant material you choose to provide to us that is relevant for the specific job opening you are applying for. Please consider whether there is personal information you are about to submit, such as health information, information on family relations, information on trade union membership, etc. that is not necessary for our recruitment process or the job opening you are applying for. Please also be aware that certificates or other documents are not necessary for the vacancy. We urgently request you to redact/cross out such information before you submit your job application. Thank you.