Purchasing Intern
About the job
- You are preparing a Master 2 in a business school, engineering school, or equivalent, with a specialization in Purchasing or Logistics.
- You have an aptitude for information systems and computer tools.
- You are familiar with supply chain and stock management processes.
- You have initiative, analytical abilities, and good interpersonal skills.
- You have very good proficiency in English.
- You have experience in supply chain.
- Establish and follow up on orders with direct and indirect suppliers, and send reminders when necessary.
- Size requirements according to stock levels and production.
- Update databases and stock management tools.
- Participate in evaluating and selecting suppliers.
- Participate in negotiations with suppliers to obtain the best purchasing conditions.
- Prepare reports on supply activities, including orders, deliveries, and stocks.
- Monitor key performance indicators and propose corrective actions.
- Update documentation related to supplier qualification, including certificates and forms.
- Assist with audit preparation.
- Collaborate with production, warehouse, quality, maintenance, and other departments to ensure optimal flow management.
- Ensure compliance with applicable procedures.
- Communicate with suppliers to resolve delivery or quality issues.
- Participate in projects to improve supply and purchasing-service processes.
- Propose solutions to optimize and rationalize costs and lead times.
- Participate in improving information technology tools and optimizing the enterprise resource planning system.
- Participate in compiling suppliers' technical files, including safety data sheets and technical data sheets.
About the company
Galileo Global Education operates an international higher-education group that offers programs in applied arts, design, communication, and management through a network of 54 schools across 91 campuses in 13 countries. Students enroll at partner schools and campuses where practical, career-oriented curricula, hands-on training, internships, and industry connections help prepare them for the workforce; tuition and related services fund these programs. The company differentiates itself with a broad international footprint and a portfolio of branded, prestigious institutions that deliver consistent curricula and documented job placement outcomes across multiple countries. Its goal is to provide accessible, career-focused higher education across creative and management fields by leveraging its international network to offer recognized credentials and strong post-graduation employment prospects.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fiscal 2025 revenue rose 12% to €1.42 billion, with EBITDA reaching €350 million.
- S&P expects fiscal 2026 EBITDA near €400 million, driven by international schools and efficiencies.
- June 2026 campus openings in Paris and Dakar strengthen student experience and recruiting momentum.
What critics are saying
- S&P flagged French enrollment weakness, apprenticeship reform pressure, and EM Lyon admission tightening in 2025.
- 2025 investigation alleged student overcharging, staff burnout, and profit pressure across Galileo schools.
- Dependence on tuition and France exposes Galileo to existential enrollment shocks if reputation erodes.
What makes Galileo Global Education unique
- Galileo owns 54 schools across 91 campuses, spanning 13 countries and multiple disciplines.
- Paris campus expansion and Bercy headquarters consolidation signal operational scale and brand reinforcement.
- AKAD acquisition and international schools diversify revenue beyond France’s weaker higher-education market.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Meal Benefits
- Commuter Benefits