Key Skills

Job Description

The goal of this team is to ensure innovation and supply at the right price, with sustainability and quality as our guiding stars in product development. Are you ready to join them with your expertise? Share your talents At Rituals, we're looking for a motivated Working Student Buyer to join our Sourcing team within the Gifting, Merchandise & House of Rituals. As a Working Student Buyer, you will support the Buyers in bringing new products to life. You'll gain hands-on experience in sourcing, product development and supplier management while working closely with colleagues from Innovation, Supply Chain, Quality and other teams across the business. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience within an international lifestyle brand. You'll contribute to a variety of sourcing projects, support product launches and learn how commercial and operational decisions are made throughout the product development process. Key Responsibilities Support the sourcing team with daily procurement and supplier management activities Assist in managing supplier information, pricing and product documentation Coordinate and follow up on project timelines and key milestones for product launches Support the preparation of supplier meetings, presentations and business cases Assist in analysing quotations, costs and market trends Maintain accurate product data and sourcing information within internal systems Work closely with teams including Innovation, Supply Chain, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Support sustainability, quality and compliance initiatives Contribute to process improvements and sourcing projects Help resolve day-to-day sourcing and supply-related challenges\ In this role, you'll gain valuable exposure to procurement, product development and supply chain processes while building a strong foundation for a future career in Buying or Sourcing. Bring all of you Bring All of You We're looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and detail-oriented student who is eager to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced international environment. Currently enrolled in or recently finished a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics or a related field Available 28-40 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Comfortable working with Excel and other digital tools Organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Curious, eager to learn and proactive in taking ownership Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Fluent in English, both spoken and written You bring enthusiasm, a hands-on mentality and a willingness to learn. In return, you'll gain valuable experience within an international sourcing team and get a behind-the-scenes look at how Rituals products are developed and launched worldwide. Benefits of working at Rituals Unique opportunities for personal and professional growth Staff discount on Rituals products Attractive bonus Flexible working hours tailored to your personal rhythm Company & team events

Core Responsibilities

Support buyers with sourcing, procurement, supplier management, product documentation, and coordination of product launch timelines. Assist with quotation and cost analysis, supplier meetings, sustainability and compliance initiatives, and improvements to sourcing processes.

Requirements

Applicants should be enrolled in or have recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, economics, or a related field, and be available 28–40 hours per week for at least six months. They should have strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, Excel proficiency, effective communication and stakeholder management skills, and fluency in spoken and written English.

Benefits

• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Staff discount on Rituals products
• Bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Company and team events