Join our Global Procurement CoE and support our digital transformation by designing AI agents and RPA automations that improve global processes. You'll work with Procurement, BPR&Dx, and IT to turn real business needs into simple, user-friendly solutions used across Japan, Germany, the US, and other regions.
Your Responsibilities
* Build and test AI agents / copilots (e.g., Microsoft Copilot Studio) to support procurement users.
* Design RPA workflows (Power Automate / Power Automate Desktop) to automate repetitive tasks and small/medium process steps.
* Assist in analyzing procurement processes and identify automation potential (As-Is → To-Be).
* Prepare data and support simple analytics for automation benefits.
* Create short user guides or demos to help global colleagues adopt new solutions.
* Work closely with a multicultural team (Japan, Germany, US) and follow our governance standards.
What We Offer
* Hands-on experience with Generative AI, Agentic AI, and RPA in a global corporate setting.
* Collaboration with procurement experts and digitalization teams.
* Flexibility around your studies; hybrid work options depending on location.
* Opportunity to directly shape our Procurement To-Be processes.
Key Framework
* Start: flexible / as soon as possible
* Working hours: ~15-20 hours per week
* Duration: 6-12 months or longer
Your Profile:
Must-haves
* Enrolled in studies such as: Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or similar.
* First experience with chatbot / agent design or automation tools (e.g., Copilot Studio, Power Automate, UiPath).
* Strong interest in procurement / business processes and digitalization.
* Structured, analytical working style.
* Good communication in English.
Nice-to-have
* Initial exposure to procurement or supply chain topics.
* Basic scripting or programming skills (Python, JavaScript).
* Experience with process mapping (e.g., BPMN, Miro, Visio).
* Additional language skills (German, Japanese) are a plus.