Working Student (m/f/d) Global Procurement Professional Services

As a Working Student in the Global Procurement Professional Services team you will gain hands‑on experience across the full procurement cycle. You will assist with routine purchasing tasks, support small‑scale sourcing projects, contribute to data‑driven process enhancements and help embed AI‑based tools into everyday procurement activities, while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

What You'll Do

• Assist the procurement team with daily purchase requisitions, order processing and supplier onboarding
• Support smaller sourcing initiatives, including market research and request‑for‑quotation preparation
• Collect, clean and analyse procurement data to identify improvement opportunities
• Help integrate AI‑driven solutions (e.g., chat‑bots, predictive analytics) into procurement workflows
• Prepare routine reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders
• Coordinate with the Professional Services units (consulting, training, HR, creative) to align procurement needs
• Document procurement processes and contribute to standard‑operating‑procedure updates
• Provide ad‑hoc support for contract reviews and documentation

What Makes You A Fit

• Enrolled in a university program (e.g., Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Computer Science) with availability of approximately 12 months
• Strong interest in procurement, sourcing and emerging AI technologies
• Basic understanding of procurement processes and supplier management
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with data‑analysis tools is a plus
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English; German is advantageous
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on responsibility

What We Offer You

• Be a part of our Student community: meet other students and exchange ideas during our Student Lunch & Coffee Breaks
• If flexibility is important to you: choose the working hours that best fit your college schedule
• Work with us directly in the heart of Hamburg at the Binnenalster or mobile at home
• Of course, we also take care of your physical well-being: in our company restaurant we offer yummy dishes for small and large appetites
• Take part in our company sports activities such as table tennis, dragon boat racing and yoga. And if you're in the mood for music, why not join our band?
• Attractive training programs and excellent career opportunities complete your experience

About Us

Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide. With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU, we keep global trade moving reliably every day.

Our global network spans 140 countries, 400 offices, and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, high‑quality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains.

When you join us, you become part of more than 18,000 colleagues working across borders, functions, and cultures, to not only to deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions, and perspectives.

We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong.

Your Journey, Our Horizon