Procurement Intern

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Intern to join our team for a 6-month internship, with the option to extend for one year. This role offers hands-on experience in supplier evaluation, market research, spend and cost analysis. The intern will collaborate closely with our procurement and supply chain teams, contributing to data-driven decision-making and identifying improvement opportunities across procurement operations. This position is ideal for those interested in developing their analytical skills and gaining a deeper understanding of procurement practices and strategy.

Your Day-to-Day:  

• Support Procurement Operations: Assist in day-to-day procurement activities, contributing to procurement process efficiency and supporting inquiries related to orders and invoices.

• Price Benchmarking and Cost Analysis: Compare supplier pricing to industry standards and support negotiations by identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Data Management and Procurement Analytics: Maintain and update procurement databases, organizing supplier and order information for streamlined reporting. Utilize tools such as Excel or PowerBI to create reports and visualizations on spend, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Supplier Evaluation and Risk Assessment: Support the evaluations of supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and cost, and identify potential risks and improvement areas in supplier management.

• Market and Price Research: Conduct research on market trends, price changes, and potential suppliers to provide insights and support sourcing decisions.

• Contract Compliance and Reporting: Support in analyzing contracts for compliance, tracking terms, and maintaining a database to ensure effective lifecycle management and searching opportunities for renegotiation.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within procurement activities, participating in projects to enhance efficiency.

• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with stakeholders across departments (finance, supply chain, sales) to align procurement activities and communicate insights from procurement analyses.

• Participation in Team Meetings: Attend procurement and cross-functional team meetings, providing insights and participating in discussions aimed at continuous improvement.

What you bring to the table:  

There is no set route to become a Procurement Intern, but to be successful in this role this is the kind of profile we have in mind:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• Basic knowledge of procurement principles, cost analysis, and supplier management; familiarity with inventory or logistics is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; PowerBI or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.

• Analytical skills with an ability to interpret data, evaluate supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Good organizational and communication skills, with an attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

• Willingness to work onsite in our Amsterdam office.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.

Why you will love working for us:  

• The chance to work in a fast moving, innovative and international team, dealing with different countries and cultures; 

• A company culture that likes to work hard and play hard. We like to have fun. There is no sense coming to a job everyday if you don’t like the people you work with; 

• Decisive actions. We don’t like to wait. It’s in our DNA to move forward. So, it only makes sense that we don’t jam the company with lots of layers. We make things happen. Quickly. 

Let’s not forget the good stuff! 

• Hands-on experience in procurement analysis and supplier management,