Procurement Intern (m/f/d)

Arethia; Reinbek; Vor Ort; EUR 10.044 - 13.392; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working model

4 weeks remote work from EU countries

30 days paid vacation per year

Relocation costs reimbursed

Free parking right outside the door

Deutschlandticket subsidy

Free language courses

Zusammenfassung

Arethia in Germany is offering an internship in procurement focused on strategic sourcing, supplier research and market analysis to strengthen our global supply network.

You will work closely with R&D, Sales and Quality teams, learn to align purchasing decisions with technical requirements and business objectives, and gain practical experience in negotiation, purchase ordering and supplier management.

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing studies in Supply Chain, Operations, Economics, Procurement or related field.
• Business-level English (B2 or higher) required.

Aufgaben

• Ensure product availability and place purchase orders for raw materials.
• Analyze terms, pricing and long-term agreements to support competitiveness.
• Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, Sales, Quality) to align sourcing with requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships to foster reliable partnerships.
• Improve cross-team procurement processes within the department.

Kenntnisse

Procurement

Sourcing research

Market analysis

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Supply Chain studies

Jobbeschreibung

Role description

In this role you will support sourcing activities, assist in supplier research, and help analyze market trends to strengthen our global supply network. Working closely with experienced procurement professionals and cross-functional teams (R&D, Sales, Quality), you will learn how to align purchasing decisions with technical requirements and business objectives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in strategic sourcing, negotiation, purchase ordering and supplier management while building a foundation for a future career in procurement.

Your Mission

• Operational stability:control product availability and place purchase orders for required raw materials
• Financial management: analyze commercial terms, pricing, and long-term agreements to secure competitive advantages
• Internal collaboration: collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D, Sales, Quality, etc.) to align sourcing decisions with technical and innovation requirements
• Supplier management: manage relationships with suppliers to foster partnerships that support growth and reliability
• Cross-team processes: improve processes within the Procurement team and between departments

Minimum Qualifications

• Studies related to Supply Chain, Operations, Economics, Procurement, or equivalent practical experience
• Business-level communication skills in English (minimum B2)

Preferred Qualifications

• Curiosity about global sourcing and supplier relationships
• Excitement for flavor, food, or ingredient industry
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to learn quickly and contribute to process improvements
• Excellent communication skills

Why you'll love working here

• Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
• 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
• 30 days paid vacation per year
• Salary bands for a fair corporate culture
• Monthly allowance of €50 for your BAV
• Annual 360 feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
• Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
• Relocation costs can be reimbursed on a pro rata basis
• Regular company events such as summer party, Christmas party
• Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
• Free parking right outside the door
• Perks and benefits: JobRad, subsidized lunch, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
• Fresh fruit, free drinks and snacks in the office

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