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Strategic Sourcing Intern

Posted 13 Nov 2023
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0 to 1 years
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Full-time
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Degree level
Required languages
English (Fluent)
Dutch (Fluent)
Start date
1 May 2024

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Intern will support Ingredient and Packaging Global Sourcing Teams in the deployment of important projects, data analytics and market research.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor/Master Student in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or Technical Fields related to Food Technology
  • Previous formal job experience not required
  • Good communication skills, team player, positive attitude towards challenges
  • Fluent in English

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Will develop specific project TBD
  • Support buyers in Forecasting, Market Analysis, Price Analysis, RFP preparation and Analysis and contract management
  • The main goal of the internship is to develop good knowledge of the commercial associate role, develop critical negotiation, data analysis and communication skills, while engaging with stakeholders from the supply chain community.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package.
  • At the end of the internship, the intern will be in a better position to apply for entry level roles in MARS commercial or supply chain teams.

Start: May 24

Duration: 4-6 months

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

We are a family owned global business. It gives us freedom to think in generations, not in years. It gives us responsibility to make decisions carefully. What we decide today should be the right way tomorrow. Our tomorrow starts with how we do business today.
As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your development as you work...


We are a family owned global business. It gives us freedom to think in generations, not in years. It gives us responsibility to make decisions carefully. What we decide today should be the right way tomorrow. Our tomorrow starts with how we do business today.
As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your development as you work across our world famous brands. We tailor our mentoring and coaching to each individual. We help you build a better tomorrow, through support today.

FMCG
Veghel
Active in 80 countries
3,500 employees
60% men - 40% women
Average age is 34 years

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