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General Mills

Manufactures and distributes packaged foods

Indirect Purchasing Intern

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 12
InternshipBoulogne-Billancourt, France€1.1k - €1.9k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bac+4/5-level qualification in a business school or equivalent, with a specialization in purchasing.
  • A first experience in consumer packaged goods and purchasing is an advantage, not a requirement.
  • English is necessary for the role.
  • Proficiency in Excel.
  • Autonomy and the ability to organize and prioritize work across varied assignments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Support lead buyers on strategic purchasing projects at the European level.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams on innovation and cost-optimization projects, and liaise with suppliers on price requests and trial follow-up.
  • Participate in preparing, launching, and analyzing requests for proposals.
  • Help improve and optimize internal processes within the Sourcing team, in collaboration with Capabilities teams based in Switzerland, India, and the United States.
  • Provide operational support to regional lead buyers, including data management.
  • Contribute to improving internal purchasing processes.
  • Update systems and maintain reporting tools.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal skills and openness to others.
  • Interest in analysis and business development.

About the Company

General Mills

Manufactures and distributes packaged foods

General Mills is a global food company that manufactures and sells a wide range of packaged foods. Its products include cereals (like Cheerios), baking and ready-to-eat mixes (Betty Crocker, Pillsbury), ice cream (Haagen-Dazs), and pet foods (Blue Buffalo). The company distributes these products through grocery stores and online retailers and supports its brands with targeted advertising. Its food lines reach households, families, and pet owners alike. General Mills differentiates itself through a broad, well-known portfolio, a commitment to quality and sustainability, responsible sourcing, and community involvement, which helps build customer trust. Its goal is to provide tasty, nutritious foods while making a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
1928

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