About this role
At Instagrid, you are part of the clean-tech revolution by bringing pure energy into your region, helping professional workers transitioning away from combustion generators and making it possible for them to experience a safe, efficient, clean and silent energy solution.
Your MissionInstagrid is scaling fast — and our procurement function needs to keep pace, not just strategically, but operationally. As a Working Student in Direct Procurement, you're at the center of daily execution: securing component availability, managing supplier interactions, running RFQs, and making sure our contract manufacturers always have what they need to build.
You'll work in a supportive setup, but with genuine exposure to how a lean procurement team operates in a fabless environment. You'll report into our Procurement team and collaborate closely with Strategic and Operational Sourcing, with involvement in new product introductions and supply chain activities. The scope spans electromechanical components, battery-related materials, and full product assemblies — across engineering samples, NPI, and series production.
Your ImpactOwn daily operational purchasing: order management, delivery tracking, and availability monitoring for direct materials across our supply network
Run RFQs end-to-end — from initial inquiry and cost comparison through sample orders to series supply handover
Support early engineering phases with price indications and supplier benchmarks, anchoring cost targets before designs are locked
Act as the operational point of contact for our contract manufacturers — tracking commitments, escalating deviations, and keeping supply on track
Maintain and continuously improve purchasing data quality in NetSuite: lead times, MOQs, pricing, and supplier records
Contribute to cost-down initiatives through BoM-level price benchmarking and cross-supplier comparisons
Play an active role in building leaner, more digital purchasing processes through AI applications and automation
Currently enrolled in a degree program in economics, business administration, engineering, or a comparable field
First practical experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations — internships count
Comfortable with electromechanical components, assemblies, or hardware products: you understand what you're buying
Structured and reliable: you track your own tasks, follow up without reminders, and flag issues before they escalate
Clear and direct in supplier communication — confident in writing and conversation, in both German and English
Fluent in German and English; both are required for daily business
Nice to have: experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system; background in electronics, battery systems, or EMS and contract manufacturing environments
Your BenefitsReal responsibility from day one — not busywork, but meaningful ownership of live procurement tasks
Full-cycle exposure: from engineering support and RFQ through negotiation to series supply
A lean, senior team that gives direct feedback and expects you to push back when something doesn't add up
An inside view of what it takes to scale a hardware company — across supply chain, operations, and beyond
Flexible working hours coordinated around your university schedule
Generous holiday entitlement plus additional special leave days, on a pro-rata basis
This is InstagridPure instant power. Anywhere. We have created the world’s most advanced portable power supplies, bringing freedom to the way our customers work. With you we want to shape a world where advanced technology meets environmental responsibility and create lasting impact. Driven by our curiosity and the desire to leave tomorrow's world cleaner than we found it yesterday. Join us in transitioning away from combustion generators to a cleaner alternative for fast, measurable, and real outcomes. What we’ve achieved so far is just the beginning.
At Instagrid, we are deeply committed to equal employment opportunities as we believe in the power of diverse teams. We do not just accept diversity but actively search for the best talent regardless of gender, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation or place of origin. Working as a team, we treat each other with respect and value each other’s opinions to achieve our common goals.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!