Working Student – AI-Driven Procurement Optimization
Location
Germany
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
€17 / hour
Seniority
Entry Level
Job Description
Working Student – AI-Driven Procurement Optimization
Volkswagen Group
• Analyze the current data landscape within Procurement (e.g., contracts, sourcing events, suppliers, cost structures) • Identify data quality issues, inconsistencies, and gaps • Develop concepts for structured data preparation, harmonization, and standardization • Derive requirements for data models and data structures to enable future AI use cases • Support the definition of data governance and data quality standards • Contribute to pilot projects leveraging AI in Procurement (e.g., automation, analytics, forecasting) • Develop and implement AI agents using Microsoft Copilot
Job Requirements
- Enrolled student in business informatics or a related field
- Initial experience with Microsoft Copilot or similar AI tools
- Experience in process analysis
- Interest in procurement
- English at C1 level and German at least B2 level (written and spoken)
Benefits
- Remote work options within Germany
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