Procurement Intern - External Manufacturing Supply Chain

Procurement Intern - External Manufacturing

Job Description

Join us as Procurement Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht starting in March 2025. In this internship, you will support the category buyers and assist the procurement-to-pay processes.

Your key activities will be:

• Benchmarking Research: Conduct research to evaluate external manufacturing providers for instant coffee/tea ready-to-drink and biscuits products.
• Supplier Evaluation: Assist in evaluating and assessing suppliers to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Supplier and Product Portfolio Rationalization: Streamline and optimize the portfolio of products and suppliers.
• Cost Model Analysis and Data Management: Analyse cost models and manage payment processes.
• Process Improvements: Enhance procurement-to-pay processes, spend reporting, and develop dashboard templates for supplier meetings.
• Support in New product introductions

Supported by a commendable 4.5 Glassdoor rating and 94% intern recommendation score, we pledge to provide you with a unique learning journey as part of our global procurement team, where you'll gain valuable insights into understanding supply chain objectives and enhancing your analytical and process improvement skills.

What's in it for you?

• A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
• Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card
• Paid holidays for each internship term
• Two weeks of remote working anywhere in Europe (EEA)
• The chance to learn from the best Procurement professionals out there!

Qualifications

Here's what we're looking for:

• Academic Program: You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in International Business.
• Skillset: You possess strong MS Office skills and fluent proficiency in speaking and written English – Having some similar hands-on experience with food research activities is always a benefit.
• Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship
• Availability: You can join the internship for 4 or 5 days per week, including three days in-office and one or two days remotely, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.

As we hope to have piqued your interest, please ensure you also meet the eligibility criteria and academic requirements:

• Your educational institution is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peet's and when joining our Research departments, also sign an NDA agreement for internships.
• You are either an EU(EEA) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a Non-EU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.

Company Description

Would you like to join an internship at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change? Check out this internship starting March 2025 and Unleash Your Possibility at JDE Peet's!

A world of Coffee and Tea
At JDE Peet's (before: JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS), we're not just about Coffee or Tea; we're all about the moments and connections they spark. With a history spanning 270 years, we've been shaping the daily rituals of people worldwide, driven by our dedication to quality products and sustainability.

We are action-driven and deliver our commitments. This means the freedom to challenge the status quo and to look for different perspectives. Our teams work by four fundamental values: We are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach. These values paint the best picture of the kind of fast-moving culture you'll join at JDE Peet's.