Student Assistant - Procurement

Do you want to develop your potential in data analysis and identifying improvement opportunities in a global engineering and consulting business organization that creates value and solutions to some of the most complex issues worldwide? Are you are interested in advancing your career in Procurement? Then join us at COWI to expand your horizons.

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

COWI experiences an increased demand for its services and delivers substantial results. This enhanced role in the market generates a consistent stream of large and complex projects, necessitating extra business support.

Procurement in COWI is overall responsible for the process of sourcing goods and services from Suppliers, and applying comprehensive Sustainable Procurement measures to COWI’s supply chain. Monitoring, measuring and reporting Procurement activities and deliverables is a vital role to ensure compliance with COWI's Supply Chain.

We are looking for a student assistant who can support supply chain data analysis, procurement KPIs reporting, and identifying potential improvement opportunity for procurement operational reporting and analysis. You will primarily support our procurement analyst and work together with a group of skilled procurement professionals. Your working hours will be between 15 hours to 20 hours per week.

Your main tasks will include:

• Actively assist Procurement Analyst on maintaining Procurement KPI dashboard and other relevant reporting
• Perform data analysis and improve data quality for COWI supply chain data
• Potentially identify improvement opportunities for procurement operations and reporting
  
  

Your skills. Our team. Together, we design the future

The first step to effective collaboration in this role is that you are motivated to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve. Your ability to connect with others and maintain a sense of curiosity is crucial for thriving in this role.

Furthermore, we believe you bring the following qualifications:

• Currently pursuing studies in economics, finance, mathematics, supply chain, or a related field, with a strong interest in procurement.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with databases or business intelligence tools is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  
  

A place to work and so much more.

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100 per cent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently 7,600 people who bring their skills in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.

Got more questions?

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Xia Xia, Head of Indirect Procurement at [email protected].

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

We do our utmost to ensure that our recruitment process is as fair and unbiased as possible. You can help us by not including a photo in your CV when you apply.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key.

We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.