Buyer Intern
About the job
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Basic familiarity with ERP systems.
- Ability to hold a telephone conversation in English with a supplier.
- The role is intended for a beginner-level candidate.
- Support the division's financial objectives, monitor their achievement, and propose and implement actions needed to meet them.
- Participate in developing purchasing strategies and policies, with support from buyers and in collaboration with the division's business functions, including Program, Engineering, and Quality.
- Use group tools and ensure compliance with applicable procedures.
- Contribute to risk-management analyses and actions, and propose corrective actions when necessary.
- Participate in defining tender strategies in coordination with program management and other relevant departments.
- Manage current contracts, anticipate contract deadlines, initiate competitive bidding and/or contract negotiations, and secure applicable terms.
- Contribute to operational performance improvement and supply-chain security during a ramp-up period.
- Ensure supplier logistics and quality performance in collaboration with the SPQM manager and team.
- Manage supplier disputes and crises.
- Work with division departments and suppliers to prepare, industrialize, and launch production of the external supply chain in the context of REACH changes.
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