Internship – Root Cause Analysis of Price Differences Between Invoices and Orders

Do you want to gain valuable experience in a dynamic, international, and innovative environment? Are you eager to dive into real-world data, improve processes, and make a meaningful impact on financial efficiency? Then this internship at Lely is your chance!

We are looking for a curious and driven intern who will investigate the root causes of price differences between supplier invoices and our purchase orders for direct materials. This is a key topic for our Procurement and Finance departments, and your insights will help us reduce manual invoice approvals and streamline processes.

As part of your assignment, you will:

• Research the structure and integration of our order and invoice approval systems.
• Analyze the current situation regarding manually approved invoices due to price differences.
• Map out the existing workflow and identify bottlenecks in the process.
• Create a visual representation of the current process flow using flow charts.
• Design and propose an improved workflow that minimizes manual interventions.
• Provide concrete recommendations to enhance efficiency and reduce discrepancies.

Are you a hands-on student with a keen eye for details and a talent for process improvement? Then we are looking for you!

You bring the following:

• You are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Industrial Management (Technische Bedrijfskunde), or a similar field.
• Available for a full-time internship of 6 months (4 to 5 days a week).
• Skilled in using Excel for data analysis.
• Able to visualize processes clearly through flow charts and diagrams.
• You are inquisitive, proactive, and analytical.

At Lely, we offer you an educational and dynamic internship experience within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You will become part of a driven team and receive plenty of opportunities to further develop your talents.

• An international working environment.
• An internship allowance of €400 per month.
• A student apartment if the travel distance is too long.
• Our modern Lely Campus provides daily access to extensive sports facilities: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, an outdoor basketball and volleyball court, table tennis and foosball. You can join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training – and challenge your colleagues during an active break.
• Enjoy fresh coffee and tea from our in-house barista, with milk straight from our farm, as well as a healthy and affordable company restaurant.
• A free shuttle bus takes you to and from the metro in Maassluis, ensuring your workday starts and ends smoothly.
• We are also proud that our dedication and vision have been recognized with the Rotterdam Entrepreneur Award 2025!

Over Lely

A sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future for dairy farmers by combining robotics, engineering, and farming expertise. That’s what we believe in.

It all began in 1948 with a dream of two brothers in Maassluis. Since then, we have become an innovative leader in automated systems for dairy farmers worldwide. With 2,500 specialized professionals, we continuously work on new agricultural revolutions. We do this from our Campus in Maassluis (the building with the highest possible sustainability performance in the Netherlands), as well as from various international locations. Together, we share one goal: making dairy farming appealing for the next generation too.