Specialized Ingredients Procurment Intern

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Do you love working with data, supporting sourcing strategies, and driving efficiency improvements through analytics and digital tools? Are you an analytical, proactive, and collaborative student who enjoys working with stakeholders from different cultures and backgrounds? Then apply now and join us as our new Specialized ingredients procurement intern in our Hoofddorp office starting October!
In this internship, you will be part of the Global Procurement team, supporting sourcing and procurement initiatives across multiple categories and regions. Our purpose is to create value through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and continuous process improvement. During this internship, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, Sustainability, and Business stakeholders while supporting global sourcing initiatives and reporting projects.

Your main responsibilities include:

* Participate in the execution of sourcing strategies in a multicultural, global environment.
* Support tender preparations, supplier negotiations, and global contract management activities.
* Collect, consolidate, and analyze complex datasets from multiple sources, including Excel, Power BI, and AI-driven tools.
* Co-lead and support the development of internal reporting and efficiency tools using Excel and Power BI.
* Maintain, update, and improve procurement databases and dashboards shared with key stakeholders.
* Support business strategy initiatives related to Business Continuity Planning (BCP), cost savings, sustainability, and supplier performance management.

Key requirements:

* Enrolled as a Bachelor's or Master's student in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field for the entire duration of the internship.
* Resident of the Netherlands with a valid BSN number. Non-EU citizens must have a valid Dutch residency permit.
* For non-EU citizens, your university must sign a three-party agreement with Danone.
* Available to start in Hoofddorp for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days per week.
* Strong analytical skills with proficient knowledge of Excel and Power BI.
* Comfortable working with large datasets and translating data into meaningful business insights.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
* Self-starter mentality with curiosity, initiative, and willingness to challenge the status quo.
* Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
* Able to work from our Hoofddorp office at least 3x days per week." descriptionHeader="

Do you love working with data, supporting sourcing strategies, and driving efficiency improvements through analytics and digital tools? Are you an analytical, proactive, and collaborative student who enjoys working with stakeholders from different cultures and backgrounds? Then apply now and join us as our new Specialized ingredients procurement intern in our Hoofddorp office starting October!
In this internship, you will be part of the Global Procurement team, supporting sourcing and procurement initiatives across multiple categories and regions. Our purpose is to create value through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and continuous process improvement. During this internship, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, Sustainability, and Business stakeholders while supporting global sourcing initiatives and reporting projects.

Your main responsibilities include:

* Participate in the execution of sourcing strategies in a multicultural, global environment.
* Support tender preparations, supplier negotiations, and global contract management activities.
* Collect, consolidate, and analyze complex datasets from multiple sources, including Excel, Power BI, and AI-driven tools.
* Co-lead and support the development of internal reporting and efficiency tools using Excel and Power BI.
* Maintain, update, and improve procurement databases and dashboards shared with key stakeholders.
* Support business strategy initiatives related to Business Continuity Planning (BCP), cost savings, sustainability, and supplier performance management." jobDuration="6 months" workFromHome="Hybrid