Working Student Procurement

Hi Procurement hero!

Are you looking for a job alongside your studies where you will end up at the heart of project procurement? And do you feel at home in the hustle and bustle of an international project environment? Then read on and discover the opportunities at Siemens, one of the most innovative companies worldwide for more than 175 years.

Due to the enormous growth in recent years, Michael has room to expand the team with a working student within the project procurement organization to prepare the team for the future, in which energy transition and digitalization play a major role.

Create a better #tomorrow with us

You’ll be part of the Siemens Center of Competence for Data Center Projects who delivers a full range of power distribution systems and solutions, which is based in The Hague, Erlangen and Chennai. The complexity in our projects is determined by size, speed, location(s) and continuous pressure in realization. In other words, dynamic projects with great clients.

As working student procurement, you will have a lot of contact with colleagues from other departments, such as sales, bid management, engineers, project management and project controllers. In addition to this support, you will also be involved in important topics such as supplier management, quality management, process optimization, sustainability and digitization.

You will make a difference by:

· Focusing on the procurement of logistic services and a quasi-Junior role to experience first-hand the actual works of a procurement officer in actual project business.

o Lead and Coordinate Requests for Quotations.

o Lead contract negotiations and secure price agreements with various suppliers.

o Lead the supplier selection, prepare and document contract awards.

Of course, you will carry out this works under supervision of an experienced colleague.

· In addition, you will support the procurement responsible of technical equipment such as power supplies & batteries, cabinet assembly services, IT Hardware and sensors or transformers. This also to get insight in other commodities and the day-to-day business.

· Supporting the Procurement Lead to organize and enforce team actions and special topics like Supplier (Quality management), Sustainability, Capacity Planning and building up team specific dashboards.

· Participate and supporting organizing procurement team meetings

Helping us drive our future vision, your toolkit may include some of these key skills:

· a strong communicator and fluent in English (and Dutch) both verbally as in writing.

· enjoy working in an international environment with projects in Europe (and Asia).

· a keen eye for details, easily take initiative and you are analytical.

· stress resistant and able to act within a hectic environment.

· practical, enjoy being part of a team and working together.

· in the progress of getting a bachelor's degree in procurement management, supply chain management, business administration or a completed NEVI 1 procurement training (or equivalent education or experience).

· legal affinity, so you can easily learn how to set up and manage contracts.

· A technical base education to understand the workings and manufacturing procedures of technical equipments.

If you don't meet the above but feel this should be your new role: we'd love to meet you and help you develop your skills!

The Team

You will be part of the procurement team in The Hague, consisting of your manager Michael and 10 procurement colleagues. A close-knit diverse team with different cultural backgrounds, where cooperation, respect, honesty and humor are key. The working language is English and Dutch.

Diversity@Siemens

At Siemens, diversity is important and we believe that this creates a pleasant working atmosphere and more success. Everyone is welcome and we are happy to provide equal opportunities. We do not discriminate by race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or disability.

Our offer

A dynamic position in an informal but professional environment with enthusiastic colleagues who have heart for their work. You will work at a stable company with a strong brand and have access to an international network.

• This position can be filled part-time (minimum 16 hours)
• A competitive salary based on 40 hours gross (EUR 2792,-).
• The opportunity to quickly get to know colleagues through YoungSiemens.
• Continuous development and learning through an extensive and high quality training and education offer.
• Learn more about Siemens and what we offer at www.siemens.nl/arbeidsvoorwaarden.

Transform the everyday with us!

Have you become enthusiastic about this position? Do you have any questions? Are you in doubt, but would you like to express your ambition? Then contact Jelmar van Hagen +31 6 23464472 or apply directly!

At Siemens, diversity is important and we believe this makes for a pleasant working atmosphere and greater success. Everyone is welcome and we like to provide equal opportunities.

An online assessment and screening will be part of the application process.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.