Sustainable Supplier Management Intern

Terumo Europe NV; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 11 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Terumo Europe NV invites interns to help build a clear and practical Supplier ESG Framework. You will translate expectations into a concrete framework, determine essential and additional requirements, and explore how to incorporate ESG data into Terumo's systems.

This internship is based in Belgium and requires affiliation with a local educational institution. You will map ESG information, define requirements, and develop a maintainable process for ongoing supplier ESG management, with exposure

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Sustainability, or related field.
• Strong interest in sustainability, ESG and supplier management.
• Excellent analytical and research capabilities; able to translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Comfortable structuring complex information and developing clear frameworks.

Responsabilités

• Map ESG information for select suppliers and identify gaps.
• Define sustainability information and evidence expected from suppliers.
• Develop a structured framework for collecting, reviewing, documenting, and updating ESG data.
• Investigate integration of ESG information into existing systems.
• Develop monitoring recommendations for supplier ESG information over time.
• Research market practices and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Present proposed framework and recommendations to stakeholders.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Research skills

Data handling

Communication

English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's/Master's degree

Description du poste

At Terumo, we advance lifesaving medical technologies to benefit society. Are you eager to make a difference with us? Here, you'll grow your expertise while staying true to your personal aspirations.

Guided by our Japanese heritage, we act with respect, take ownership, and pursue continuous improvement. If you see yourself in our values, keep reading; this might be the opportunity you're looking for.

Job Summary

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in how we select, evaluate and collaborate with our suppliers. To further strengthen our approach, we want to develop aclear and practical Supplier ESG Framework that defines what sustainability information we expect from suppliers and how this information should be collected, documented and monitored.

Our supplier expectations cover environmental, social and governance topics such as climate and emissions, energy and water efficiency, waste, human rights, working conditions, ethical business conduct and regulatory compliance.

During your internship, you will help translate these expectations into a concrete framework. You will investigate what information and evidence we should request from suppliers, ranging from policies and recognized management systems to sustainability performance data, certifications, sustainability reporting and external assessments.

An important part of the project will be defining which requirements are essential and which are additional, how the information can be incorporated into our systems, and how we can ensure it remains complete and up to date over time.

Ultimately, your project will contribute to a structured, practical and maintainable approach to supplier ESG management.

Please note that this internship takes place in Belgium. To be eligible, you must be based in Belgium and affiliated with an educational institution for the duration of the internship. Your educational institution must also be able to provide an internship agreement covering the internship period.

Job Responsibilities

As part of this project, you will:

• Map the ESG information currently available for selected suppliers and identify gaps or outdated information.
• Help define the sustainability information and evidence we expect from suppliers.
• Develop a structured framework for collecting, reviewing, documenting and updating supplier ESG information.
• Investigate how supplier ESG information can be incorporated and maintained within our existing systems.
• Develop recommendations for monitoring and following up on supplier ESG information over time.
• Research relevant market practices and translate your findings into practical recommendations for our supplier ESG approach.
• Present the proposed framework, process and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Profile Description

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sustainability, Business Engineering, Communication Sciences, ICT or a related field.
• Strong interest in sustainability, ESG and supplier management.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Enjoys structuring complex information and developing clear frameworks and processes.
• Comfortable working with data, documentation and reporting.
• Proactive, organized and independent way of working.
• Critical and pragmatic mindset, with a focus on finding workable solutions.
• Confident and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good command of English.

Offer

This internship offers you the opportunity to work on a concrete sustainability project with real business impact, while gaining hands-on experience in sustainability, procurement and supplier management within an international healthcare environment. You will collaborate with different stakeholders and have the opportunity to shape a framework that can be used in practice. Most importantly, you will become part of a company where our purpose, Advancing Healthcare with Heart, is at the core of what we do.

Contact Person

Working at Terumo means advancing healthcare with heart. Here, you are empowered to grow your own way, inspired to create to innovate, and supported as we get there together. Join us in shaping a healthier future for our patients, society, and each other.