Procurement Analyst Intern

TOTSA TotalEnergies Trading SA; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Group seeks a Procurement Analyst Intern to support strategic sourcing and data-driven procurement in a fast-moving, global trading environment. You will work on structuring, analysing and improving complex operational problems, coordinating with Finance, Operations, Trading Desks, IT and Legal.

The role offers hands-on exposure to real-life commodity trading operations, supplier management, and development of automated solutions while upholding HSE standards and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or quantitative disciplines (EPFL/Centrale/Mines encouraged).
• Strong analytical and problem-structuring mindset; think in systems and data.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse, structure and interpret procurement datasets to support fast, fact-based decisions.
• Support preparation and execution of RFPs and tenders with stakeholders and data consolidation.
• Analyse supplier proposals to optimise value creation and challenge market practices.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure data consistency across tools.
• Oversee onboarding to align with HSE, contracts and pricing structures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem structuring

Data analysis

Communication skills

Fast learner

Fluent in English and French

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or quantitative disciplines

Tools

Python

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Trading & Shipping (T&S) is the trading arm of TotalEnergies for crude oil, refined products, biofuels and paper derivatives. With around 1,000 employees, T&S operates from Geneva, Houston, Singapore, Dubai, Athens and Paris, ensuring the daily supply of refineries and distribution networks worldwide. In energy markets, T&S creates value through fair value assessment of flows, sourcing the best products for customers, and managing operational, financial, regulatory and HSE risks. As logistics and safety professionals, teams operate across the entire energy supply chain in fast-moving markets shaped by geopolitical and economic factors, requiring constant adaptation.

We are seeking a high-potential, analytically driven engineering-minded Procurement Analyst Intern to join our team. This internship offers deep exposure to real-life commodity trading operations, hands-on experience in procurement, data-driven decision-making, and supplier management within a high-pressure and fast trading environment.

The successful candidate will support strategic sourcing initiatives andtakeownershipofstructuring,analysingand improving complex operationalproblems, directly contributing to cost efficiency, risk control, and supplier performance.

As a Procurement Analyst Intern withinT&S Trading Operations, you will join a30-member Operations Technical Services (OTS) teamsupporting trading activities andactivelypreservingPnLin day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will focus on procurement activities for service providers such as inspection companies, superintendents, and additive suppliers.

You will helpgenerateconcrete,measurablebusiness impactbyoptimisingprocurement processes, managing tenders and Request for Proposals (RFP), improving cost transparency and contract coverage, anddesigning,prototypingand(whererelevant)deployingdata-drivenorautomatedsolutions, while fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Activities

• Collect, analyse, structure and interpret procurement datasets to support fast, fact-based operational decisions.
• Identify service providers without framework agreements or with insufficient contractual, KYC or compliance coverage.
• Support the preparation and execution of RFPs and tenders, including problem structuring with stakeholders, timeline management and data consolidation.
• Analyse supplier proposals (pricing logic, compliance, service levels, performance indicators) to challenge market practices and optimise value creation.
• Monitor supplier performance and adherence to contractual commitments.
• Maintain procurement documentation and ensure data consistency, reliability and traceability across tools.
• Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking and quantitative market intelligence exercises.
• Oversee service provider onboarding to ensure alignment with HSE, contracts, pricing structures and internal standards.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Trading Desks, IT and Legal teams in a front-office-adjacent environment.
• Participate in analytical and data-backed price negotiations with service providers.
• Represent TotalEnergies professionally and uphold the company’s image in all interactions.
• Proactively propose ideas to automate, simplify or redesign workflows and improve procurement tools. Ownership, intellectual curiosity and a builder mindset are essential in this role.

Objectives

• Gain hands-on experience in high-impact service procurement within a global trading organisation.
• Improve contractual coverage, cost transparency and quantified cost & risk control.
• Enhance the usability, automation level and technical robustness of internal procurement tools.
• Contribute to the development of clear, structured and scalable procurement frameworks.
• Streamline service provider onboarding while maintaining TotalEnergies’ operational and HSE standards.
• Build a strong hybrid analytical/business skillset relevant for trading and trading operations environments.

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population and we are committed to the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation. We are fully embracing the digital revolution.
Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success.
Reinforcing the competencies of our people is a key pillar of our culture: we train our people to ensure their development and we pledge to encourage safety in all our actions.
We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding industry that requests to be always on the edge, we cultivate a friendly workplace where our people feel good, where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.

Candidate Profile

• Final year of a Master’s degree in Engineering or quantitative disciplines (Industrial, Mechanical, Civil, Energy, Data, IT, Applied Maths, Operations Research). Candidates from top engineering schools (EPFL, Centrale, Mines, etc.) are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem-structuring mindset; you naturally think in systems, models and data.
• Demonstrated interest in commodities markets, trading or trading operations.
• Prior experience in data analysis, coding, optimisation, operations, logistics or quantitative modelling.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualisation tools (Power BI).
• Proficiency in Python with the ability to prototype, automate and, when relevant, deploy solutions into real operational tools. Exposure to AI / LLM tools applied to business problems is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Fast learner, hands-on, results-oriented, comfortable operating under time pressure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with senior and operational stakeholders.
• Internship must be covered by a tripartite agreement.

The internship takes place within the fast-moving environment of international commodity trading, where decisions are time-sensitive and directly linked to financial outcomes. The OTS team supports Trading Operations and Front Office teams by managing critical operational and commercial interfaces with external service providers.

The intern will interact with a wide range of stakeholders (trading desks, operations, invoicing, legal, compliance) and external partners across inspection,logistics, customs and shipping services, gaining arare,end-to-endunderstandingofhowtradingoperationsactually work.

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges.

Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.

We place respect and employee well-being at the heart of our performance. That is why TotalEnergies values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.