Focused

Working Student - Global Procurement Projects (f/m/d)

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About Focused Energy
Focused Energy is an international deep-tech company based in Germany and the US, working to commercialize laser-driven nuclear fusion. Our mission is to provide clean, safe, and virtually unlimited energy to the world. We are rapidly scaling and looking for talented individuals who thrive in building clarity and structure within fast-growing environments.
Join us as a Work Student working on Global Procurement Projects and help to provide the clean energy of the future!

What You’ll Do
Create and maintain supplier master data in the ERP system, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely updates

Support the administration of the procurement ticketing system, including monitoring incoming requests, responding to stakeholders, and ensuring timely follow-up

Create purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with internal procurement processes and approval workflows

Review procurement-related requests for completeness and escalate missing or unclear information where needed

Coordinate with internal departments to gather required purchasing information and support smooth order processing

Help maintain organized procurement contracts and documentation

Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes, data quality, and response times

 
Who You Are
You are currently enrolled as a student (e.g., finance, procurement, supply chain, or similar) and available to work part‑time during the semester from our Darmstadt or Berlin office. We are also happy to consider remote students in Germany.

A structured and reliable working style, with the ability to manage multiple open topics and follow through

Strong communication skills and confidence coordinating across different teams and stakeholders in English

Solid practical skills with Excel or Google Sheets and openness to AI toolchains

Ability to create clear documentation, trackers, and short process descriptions

Comfort learning and working with internal systems and procurement workflows

High attention to detail and reliability (POs, delivery dates, documentation matter)

Proactive communication and follow‑up

Strong organizational skills and good prioritization in a fast‑moving environment

A collaborative mindset and ease working with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Why work with Us?
Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a cutting-edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.

Career Development: We invest in our people. This is an opportunity to join an early, growing company at the forefront of new technology, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

Collaborative Culture: Work with great people in a dynamic, international environment with top-tier scientists, engineers, and professionals passionate about solving global challenges.

Ownership: Take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions, solving challenges, and shaping the future of our company.

Events: We organize regular events to foster team bonding, encourage collaboration, and build a strong, supportive company culture. Connect with colleagues across departments, share ideas, and have fun together, both in and outside of the workplace.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits. 
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Working Student - Global Procurement Projects (f/m/d) role.
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  3. Which of Administration, Excel and Finance have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
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  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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I am interested in the Working Student - Global Procurement Projects (f/m/d) role because I can bring practical experience in Administration, Excel and Finance, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Focused needs from this hire.

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