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Upstream Global Sourcing Internship

Posted 26 Mar 2024
Work experience
0 to 3 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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If you want to increase market knowledge, identify & implement new sourcing opportunities, while supporting the already existing business with operaitonal excellence, then this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Your mission

Combine your Master’s degree with a real experience in an international company! Support the global manager of Upstream Plastics in his role to source the Danone needs of PS, PE, PP, PLA and masterbatches directly on the upstream markets. You will work on some specific projects to increase market knowledge and to identify and implement new sourcing opportunities, as well as support the already existing business with operational excellence.

As a global upstream junior buyer you would be responsible for:

1) Build market knowledge and identify new sourcing opportunities: (1/3th of your time)

upstream category

2) Support implementation of new sourcing projects (1/3th of your time)

3) Support existing Upstream Plastics activities with operational excellence: (1/3th of your time)

Your Profile

Experience & Technical Knowledge:

  • In Process of obtaining Master's degree in Purchasing, Management or Applied economics
  • Experience in purchasing department is a pre
  • Strong Excel Skills

Skills & Competencies:

  • Analytical, Structured and Networker
  • Drive and enthusiasm
  • Understand links and consequences
  • Speaks English fluently, other languages are a plus.

You are available fulltime, for minimum 6 months and you can start as soon as possible. Besides, you are enrolled as a student during the entire internship (non EU-citizens are only eligable to apply if they are enrolled in a Dutch university).

About the company

At Danone, we are dedicated to achieving health through food. And not only that, we want our mission to benefit people of every age, in every social and cultural environment and in every part of the world - as many people as possible.

Cycles & Procurement is right at the heart of making the Danone vision One Planet. One Health a reality. Through what & how we source, we shape the world in which we operate & we build the future for Danone.

With our Cycles we protect and secure our key resources (Milk, Water and Plastic) & we take a strategic approach to Procurement to support the business and social agenda of Danone. We are one team of procurement professionals worldwide working closely together with our colleagues across the Company. We secure competitive, sustainable resources, seek innovative solutions and partner up with suppliers aligned to our vision.

Are you interested to join us?

Apply directly via the website, the sooner you apply the better!

We believe that each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. This powerful idea is at the heart of the ongoing Food Revolution, a movement which is inspired by people who care about where their food comes from, how it was grown and how it impacts their health and the health of…


We believe that each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. This powerful idea is at the heart of the ongoing Food Revolution, a movement which is inspired by people who care about where their food comes from, how it was grown and how it impacts their health and the health of the planet.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

Foods & Beverages
Hoofddorp
Active in 2 countries
2,800 employees
50% men - 50% women
Average age is 35 years