Legal Procurement & Operations Intern

Do you love exploring the world of procurement, manufacturing and supply chain? Are you a detail-oriented law student with a passion for business security? Then join Danone as Legal Procurement & Operations Intern in the Hoofddorp office starting 1st of January 2027.

About the job

In this internship, you will be part of the Global Legal team for Procurement, Operations and Sustainability, within the global legal function. The team’s purpose is to legally protect Danone’s assets and reputation to support sustainable growth. During this internship, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Procurement, Supply Chain & Operations, and other global functions, and support legal aspects of business projects.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Help implement and/or monitor and enforce policies and guidelines, including Danone’s global contract policy and legal guidance for procurement categories
• Contribute to roll out project governance initiatives and contract portfolio management
• Support procurement-related projects on legal aspects, including content review, drafting and process compliance
• Conduct legal research on specific legal topics and prepare summaries for internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal protection and compliance

During this internship, you will gain hands-on experience in supporting global procurement and operations matters within an international environment, while developing practical skills in contract management, legal research, compliance, stakeholder collaboration, and project governance.

Meet your future manager!

Your manager will be Selen Ceyhan, Senior Legal Counsel, Industrial & Manufacturing.

About you

As a Legal intern, analytical thinking and attention to detail will be second nature to you. You can conduct thorough research, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively. On top of that, you’re a proactive and curious learner who thrives in an international environment.

Key requirements:

• Enrolled as a Bachelor's or Master's or Bar School student for the entire duration of the internship
• Enrolled in a program related to contracts and business law or a strong interest in the topic
• 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 on the 1st of January for a minimum of 6 months, 4-5 days per week
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• Able to work from the Danone Place Amsterdam office in Hoofddorp at least 2 days per week

About Danone

You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means being part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting high standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good.

We offer:

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month, based on a full-time internship
• Home working allowance of 2.45 euros per day
• A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel
• Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events
• International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL
• Active internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, Danone also offers a hybrid working environment which enables flexibility. You can work from People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or from home.