Working Student (m/f/d) Commercial Confectionery & Food

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For Hamburg Headquarters we are recruiting a

Your new job includes

As a working student (m/f/d), you will support our Commercial team in the Confectionery & Food category and gain practical insights into purchasing processes, assortment management, supplier coordination and category development. You will work closely with the buyers and the Category Development Manager, prepare sound decision-making materials and independently take on tasks in day-to-day operations as well as selected projects. Your responsibilities will include in particular:

• Supporting the team in day-to-day operations and independently managing smaller projects
• Contributing to purchasing- and category-related analyses of assortments, prices, suppliers, and market and competitor developments
• Preparing presentations, decision-making documents and meeting materials for internal coordination meetings and supplier appointments
• Supporting the strategic development of the Confectionery & Food category
• Maintaining product and supplier master data and supporting ordering and system processes in SAP, Excel and other relevant tools
• Supporting the seasonal purchasing process for Easter and Christmas products, including preparation, structured product selection and follow-up

Preferred Profile

• Advanced studies in economics, business administration, international business, retail management or a comparable degree programme
• Ideally, initial practical experience in purchasing, category management, retail or a comparable commercial function
• Very good command of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of SAP is an advantage
• Very good written and spoken German and English, as well as enthusiasm for working in an international environment
• A structured, meticulous and reliable approach to work, with a keen eye for detail
• Strong analytical skills, an affinity for numbers and an interest in assortments, brands, pricing and consumer behaviour in the Confectionery & Food category
• Team spirit, strong communication skills and the motivation to actively contribute to a dynamic, commercially focused environment

If you do not tick all boxes, but still believe you are a match to this role, we are happy to get in touch.

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Are you interested? Good! Apply stating your earliest possible starting date. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Julia Postmeyer at +49 40 3010 21 216 or [email protected]. 

We welcome all people regardless of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, religion, ideology, sexual orientation, social background or disability.