Procurement Internship - Procure to Pay project

Hilton Foods; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Foods offers a Procurement Internship in Melbourne, focusing on the Procure to Pay journey and data-driven cost analysis. You’ll work with the procurement team on real projects that improve efficiency and supplier relationships, while developing commercial and Excel-based analysis skills.

The role suits a student studying Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce or Finance, who enjoys numbers, problem-solving and understanding business operations.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with strong numerical ability.
• Clear and confident communicator.
• Organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Keen to understand how procurement processes work.
• Curious and willing to take ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Procure to Pay (P2P) project activities and analysis.
• Support cost, spend, and process efficiency analyses.
• Help with RFQ coordination and quote analysis.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• Participate in team meetings and project collaborations.

Tools

Excel

Job description

Procurement Internship - Procure to Pay project

Starting 23rd November 2026 - 19th February 2027

Get hands-on. Work with suppliers. Find opportunities to save.

Looking for an internship where you can put your analytical and communication skills to work in a real business?

At Hilton Foods, you’ll get the opportunity to work alongside our Procurement team, supporting projects that directly contribute to cost savings, supplier relationships and better ways of working.

This is a great opportunity for a student studying Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems and understanding how businesses operate.

What will you be working on?

You’ll get involved in real procurement activities, including:

Procure to Pay (P2P) Project - mapping and analysing the end-to-end cost of purchasing, from sourcing a supplier through to final payment and closing the purchase order.

P2P Process Analysis – looking at different purchasing scenarios, including one-off suppliers, recurring purchases and more complex purchasing such as engineering spare parts.

Cost & Efficiency Analysis – identifying the time, resources and costs involved at each stage of the process and opportunities to improve efficiency.

Request for Quotations (RFQs) – supporting the procurement process for lower-spend purchases, coordinating quotes and helping analyse supplier responses.

Quote Analysis – comparing pricing, reviewing supplier information and helping identify opportunities for better value.

Spend Analysis – using data to understand where and how we're spending, helping identify trends and potential savings opportunities.

Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination – working with suppliers, Procurement and internal business teams to keep projects moving and ensure everyone is aligned.

Procurement Projects – taking ownership of your own projects and contributing to wider Procurement initiatives.

Your P2P Project

As part of the internship, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a project focused on understanding the true cost of the Procure to Pay process.

You’ll look at the full purchasing journey, including:

You’ll compare different types of purchasing activity and use your findings to:

Identify the cost of the P2P process

Identify opportunities for efficiency and process improvement

Understand historical costs associated with the process

Model potential future costs and savings from proposed improvements

This is a great opportunity to see how Procurement can influence more than just the purchase price and how improving processes can create real commercial value for a business.

What you’ll get out of it

This isn't just about observing how Procurement works you'll be part of the team and trusted with real work.

You'll build experience in:

Procurement and sourcing

Procure to Pay processes

Commercial analysis

Advanced Excel and data analysis

Cost and spend analysis

Process mapping and improvement

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Identifying cost-saving opportunities

You'll also have the opportunity to participate in team meetings, Procurement pipeline and savings discussions and project collaborations, giving you a genuine insight into how a Procurement function operates within a large international business.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who is:

Analytical and confident working with data

Strong in Excel

A clear and confident communicator

Organised and able to manage multiple priorities

Curious and keen to understand how things work

Comfortable working with different stakeholders

Willing to take ownership and get stuck into projects

Interested in Procurement, commercial decision-making and process improvement

If you like numbers, enjoy solving problems and want to see how Procurement can make a real commercial difference — this could be the internship for you.

Why Hilton Foods?

Hilton Foods is a leading international food packaging specialist, partnering with some of the world's biggest food retailers.

Our internships are designed to give students real exposure, real responsibility and real experience — helping you build skills that will actually matter when you graduate.

Bring your curiosity. Build your commercial skills. Make your mark at Hilton Foods.