Global Procurement Intern
Danone
Global Procurement Intern
Danone
Global foods and beverages company
Are you eager to find out the day-to-day challenges of a buyer in a multinational corporation? Do you want to deep dive into one of the essential resources of Danone in an international and cross-functional environment? Apply now and join us as our next Global Procurement Intern at our office in Hoofddorp, NL, starting January 2027!
You will be a valuable assetof the Global Procurement Dairy Ingredients team, and will support senior buyers with day-to-day business, within the category of Whey Derivatives. We offer you a great opportunity to look into one of the essential resources of Danone, to collaborate in a multicultural environment and to be a key part of the implementation of sourcing strategies. You will be fully involved and have real responsibilities within business processes, supplier performance’s evaluation in the manufacturing facilities, tracking implementation of corporate contracts, and generating and supporting productivity and optimization projects.
Your responsibilities:
Business Continuity Plan – work on 2/3 specific projects identified at the beginning of the internship
a. Support the business in securing materials through leading supplier validation or reformulation projects
b. Monitor progress of projects
c. Report and communicate results to buyers, stakeholders and Management
Productivity Program – work on 1/2 specific projects identified at the beginning of the internship
a. Support the business in achieving cost savings through leading productivity projects
b. Monitor progress of projects
c. Report and communicate results to buyers, stakeholders and Management
Sustainability
a. Build a supplier/material database to facilitate sustainability projects consolidation for Procurement function
Quality
a. Consolidate a supplier/material information related to new regulation on contaminants
Spend Data & Analysis
a. Consolidate data from complete network - 23 supply points across Europe, Asia and Americas
b. Complete analysis and forecast cycles for each supplier
c. Communicate results and forecasts to the appropriate factories
d. Support in price forecasting exercise
You are a Bachelor’s/Master’s student in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Industrial Engineering or another related field. You are highly motivated and proactive. You have strong communication skills and like being in touch with multiple stakeholders, internally and externally. You are a self-starter, curious, and you are not afraid to share your opinion or ask questions when needed. You have proficient knowledge of Excel that can be used for efficient data analysis, and analytical skills to transform data into useful insights. Also, you are eager to learn and thrive in a dynamic environment that continuously challenges you.
Key requirements:
At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.
We offer:
In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. You can work from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or you can work from home.We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA.
What's next:
It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 24 November 2026. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.
Need more information? Please contact Eugenia Bouzas, Campus Talent Manager, via [email protected]
* all applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.
Are you eager to find out the day-to-day challenges of a buyer in a multinational corporation? Do you want to deep dive into one of the essential resources of Danone in an international and cross-functional environment? Apply now and join us as our next Global Procurement Intern at our office in Hoofddorp, NL, starting January 2027!
You will be a valuable assetof the Global Procurement Dairy Ingredients team, and will support senior buyers with day-to-day business, within the category of Whey Derivatives. We offer you a great opportunity to look into one of the essential resources of Danone, to collaborate in a multicultural environment and to be a key part of the implementation of sourcing strategies. You will be fully involved and have real responsibilities within business processes, supplier performance’s evaluation in the manufacturing facilities, tracking implementation of corporate contracts, and generating and supporting productivity and optimization projects.
Your responsibilities:
Business Continuity Plan – work on 2/3 specific projects identified at the beginning of the internship
a. Support the business in securing materials through leading supplier validation or reformulation projects
b. Monitor progress of projects
c. Report and communicate results to buyers, stakeholders and Management
Productivity Program – work on 1/2 specific projects identified at the beginning of the internship
a. Support the business in achieving cost savings through leading productivity projects
b. Monitor progress of projects
c. Report and communicate results to buyers, stakeholders and Management
Sustainability
a. Build a supplier/material database to facilitate sustainability projects consolidation for Procurement function
Quality
a. Consolidate a supplier/material information related to new regulation on contaminants
Spend Data & Analysis
a. Consolidate data from complete network - 23 supply points across Europe, Asia and Americas
b. Complete analysis and forecast cycles for each supplier
c. Communicate results and forecasts to the appropriate factories
d. Support in price forecasting exercise
You are a Bachelor’s/Master’s student in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Industrial Engineering or another related field. You are highly motivated and proactive. You have strong communication skills and like being in touch with multiple stakeholders, internally and externally. You are a self-starter, curious, and you are not afraid to share your opinion or ask questions when needed. You have proficient knowledge of Excel that can be used for efficient data analysis, and analytical skills to transform data into useful insights. Also, you are eager to learn and thrive in a dynamic environment that continuously challenges you.
Key requirements:
At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.
We offer:
In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. You can work from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or you can work from home.We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA.
What's next:
It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 24 November 2026. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.
Need more information? Please contact Eugenia Bouzas, Campus Talent Manager, via [email protected]
* all applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.
Danone is a global food and beverage company focused on Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. It sells brands like Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Evian, Nutricia, and Volvic across more than 120 markets, employing over 100,000 people. Its products aim to support health and sustainability, guided by the One Planet. One Health framework and 2030 goals, with a plan to pursue B Corp certification by 2025. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven approach, the Entreprise à Mission status in France, and strong sustainability commitments across a diversified brand portfolio to bring healthy, sustainable eating to as many people as possible.
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