Master's/Bachelor's Thesis in Procurement: AI-Driven Efficiency Improvement in Capital Expenditure Purchasing

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Master's/Bachelor's Thesis in Procurement: AI-Driven Efficiency Improvement in Capital Expenditure Purchasing (m/f/d)
Responsibilities

• Potential Analysis: Develop a structured overview of possible AI application areas in CAPEX procurement – with a special focus on Microsoft Copilot and in consideration of applicable data protection regulations and internal guidelines.
• Feasibility Study & Benefit Evaluation: Assess the identified use cases in terms of their benefits and feasibility. Develop a recommendation for prioritized implementation, taking into account the existing AI infrastructure.
• Data Basis & Bot Concept: Identify and prepare relevant data sources for the development of an AI bot aimed at optimizing procurement processes.
• Prototyping & Testing: Implement an initial functional AI bot using Microsoft Copilot. Conduct testing and iterative optimization based on feedback and performance metrics.
• Roadmap & Outlook: Develop a roadmap for the gradual expansion of AI usage in procurement. Prioritize additional features and use cases in a logical sequence.

Qualifications

• Studies in Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering,or similar studies
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for working with AI
• Initial experience with AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot in M365) and prompt engineering (precise task formulation, iteration, evaluation)
• First practical experience in procurement or supply chain management
• Ability to identify use cases and evaluate them in terms of impact/effort, feasibility, and ROI
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Quick comprehension and analytical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Independent, precise and structured way of working
• Ability to work in a team
• The thesis is a mandatory part of your studies and you are available for a period of at least 5 months, preferably longer

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, proof of the duration of your mandatory internship – e.g. an excerpt from your study regulations, earliest possible starting date).

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