THE ROLE & THE TEAM As an Operative Procurement – Work student (all genders) you will be part of the Finance Operations P2P Operative Procurement team responsible for supporting the operational activities of indirect (non-merchandising) goods and services procurement in close collaboration with respective Business Units. In this very exciting role, you will be working closely with various stakeholders across different business areas. INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well. We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process. do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING) You will procure goods and services for orders ≦150k€ in close alignment with the respective requestor(s) and provide regular status on your projects and deliver impactful results. You will be primarily supporting internal users with their requests on procurement of IT hardware, software, professional services and Corporate services. You will be supporting users on Request to Order process and operational within the framework of the policy for indirect goods and services. You will be supporting users on P2P products, e.g. eCatalogs, vCards, Marketplaces, Blanket POs, One Time Vendor and drive implementation of efficiency measures. You will assist and contribute in relevant cross team initiatives and/or support requesters on P2P when required. WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF You come with a background in business, management, finance, IT and/or engineering Studies. You have an interest in Procurement, Buying and Supply Chain topics and bring first experience in negotiations. You have experience working with Google Sheets, Doc and Slides as well as MS Office, especially Excel. You are attentive to detail, self-driven and have the skill to work independently with a hands-on and responsible attitude. You are flexible, reliable and always happy to support in various tasks. You have excellent communication skills in English, German is a plus. You are thriving in fast-paced environments, embracing collaboration and acting proactively. You are always willing to find practical solutions, organizing your workload efficiently, ensuring tasks are ready on time, are accurate and prioritized accordingly. You are highly motivated and interested in processes, tools and numbers. If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles OUR OFFER Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer. 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration 27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees Family services, including counseling and support Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass) Mental health support and coaching available Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review