Internship (Procurement): Global Buyer Specialty Ingredients

Procurement Internship: Global Buyer Specialty Ingredients

About the job

Do you love securing high-quality ingredients touching on both specialties and commodities ingredients and driving supplier validation and reformulation initiatives? Are you hands-on, data driven and willing to grow in negotiation and strategy? Then apply now and join us as our new Specialized Ingredients Sourcing Intern in our Hoofddorp office starting September/October 2025!

You will be fully involved and have real responsibilities within business processes, supplier performance’s evaluation, tracking implementation of corporate contracts, and generating and supporting productivity and optimization projects.

Main responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze complex data from various sources (i.e. excel files, Power Bi, SAP…)
• Co-lead and support internal tools creation (via excel or Power Bi) to improve team efficiency and reporting
• Co-lead and support global RFP/RFQ events
• Support operational procurement activities like contract lifecycle management, price-list management, invoices etc
• Present the conclusions and recommendations in a structured and effective way to stakeholders
• Participate in the execution of sourcing strategies in a multicultural, global environment

About you

• You take a hands-on approach and enjoy getting involved.
• You communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• You’re a proactive, curious self-starter who speaks up and asks the right questions.
• You bring strong analytical skills and are proficient in Excel and Power BI, turning data into actionable insights.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and embrace continuous learning.

There are also some compulsory requirements:

• Enrolled as a Bachelors/Masters student Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or another related field during the whole internship period;
• You are a resident of the Netherlands and hold a valid BSN number (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to have a valid Dutch residency permit);
• Ideally available to start in September/October 2025 for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days per week;
• You are fluent in English - spoken and written;
• You are able to work from our Hoofddorp office, at least 3 days per week.

About Danone

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

We Offer

In addition to gaining invaluable hands-on experience at a large multinational organization, we offer:

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship);
• Home working allowance of 2.40 euros per day;
• A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel;
• Hybrid working environment allowing for desired flexibility;
• 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.

Job details

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.

Need more information? Please contact Dana Al Fakieh, Campus Recruitment Intern dana.al-fakieh@danone.com.

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status