Working Student - AI-Driven Procurement Optimization (m/f/d)

Job ID: 26412 Company: CARIAD SE Location: Department: Apprenticeship & Study Career Level: Students Working Model: Part-time Contract Type: Fixed-term Remote Working: By agreement Posting Date: Jun 5, 2026 We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone. Join us and be part of this exciting journey! YOUR TEAM To support our procurement team, we are currently looking for a working student. In this role, you will gain first-hand experience in procurement within an automotive software company and will be an integral part of the team working on the implementation of AI agents to automate procurement processes. Our team operates in indirect procurement, combining sourcing expertise with a strong focus on continuous improvement. We already leverage AI agents to enhance efficiency and drive innovation in our processes. You will contribute directly to this transformation. WHAT YOU WILL DO Analyze the current data landscape within Procurement (e.g., contracts, sourcing events, suppliers, cost structures) Identify data quality issues, inconsistencies, and gaps Develop concepts for structured data preparation, harmonization, and standardization Derive requirements for data models and data structures to enable future AI use cases Support the definition of data governance and data quality standards Contribute to pilot projects leveraging AI in Procurement (e.g., automation, analytics, forecasting) Develop and implement AI agents via Microsoft Copilot WHO YOU ARE Enrolled student in business informatics or similar field Initial experience with Microsoft Copilot or similar AI tools Experience in process analysis Interest in procurement English at C1 level and German at least B2 level (written and spoken) NICE TO KNOW Remote work options within Germany Duration: 6 months (with the option to extend up to two years) 20 hours/week, up to 35 hours/week during the semester break Salary: 17,80€/hour At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at [email protected] - we are happy to support you. We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone. Join us and be part of this exciting journey! YOUR TEAM To support our procurement team, we are currently looking for a working student. In this role, you will gain first-hand experience in procurement within an automotive software company and will be an integral part of the team working on the implementation of AI agents to automate procurement processes. Our team operates in indirect procurement, combining sourcing expertise with a strong focus on continuous improvement. We already leverage AI agents to enhance efficiency and drive innovation in our processes. You will contribute directly to this transformation. WHAT YOU WILL DO Analyze the current data landscape within Procurement (e.g., contracts, sourcing events, suppliers, cost structures) Identify data quality issues, inconsistencies, and gaps Develop concepts for structured data preparation, harmonization, and standardization Derive requirements for data models and data structures to enable future AI use cases Support the definition of data governance and data quality standards Contribute to pilot projects leveraging AI in Procurement (e.g., automation, analytics, forecasting) Develop and implement AI agents via Microsoft Copilot WHO YOU ARE Enrolled student in business informatics or similar field Initial experience with Microsoft Copilot or similar AI tools Experience in process analysis Interest in procurement English at C1 level and German at least B2 level (written and spoken) NICE TO KNOW Remote work options within Germany Duration: 6 months (with the option to extend up to two years) 20 hours/week, up to 35 hours/week during the semester break Salary: 17,80€/hour At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at [email protected] - we are happy to support you. Job ID: 26412 Company: CARIAD SE Location: Department: Apprenticeship & Study Career Level: Students Working Model: Part-time Contract Type: Fixed-term Remote Working: By agreement Posting Date: Jun 5, 2026 Why CARIAD? We believe that how we work together is just as important as the technology we create. We strive to take action with a can-do attitude, and value speed over perfection. We aim to collaborate with mutual trust, taking accountability for our actions. We foster transparency and welcome diverse perspectives as we learn, adapt, and grow together More information Visit our careers page View all jobs HR contact Do you have any suggestions or questions? 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