Internship: Procurement Technology, Sustainability & Operations

Kommunikationsforum; København; On-site; DKK 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

DFDS Copenhagen HQ invites interns to join our Procurement Technology, Sustainability & Operations team. You will gain hands-on exposure to three interconnected areas: procurement tech, ESG initiatives, and operations supporting RoRo/RoPax vessels.

You will work on automating processes, engaging suppliers on ESG efforts, and supporting e-sourcing strategies, with an international, diverse team and a September 2027 start.

Qualifications

• A positive mindset, also in dynamic periods
• A desire to make an impact, share your ideas and learn from others
• An eye for structure and keeping things on track
• Good collaboration skills, excited to contribute to an international organisation alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Studying BSc International Shipping & Trade at Copenhagen Business School, ready to intern from September 2027
• A natural problem solver, when working individually and in a team
• Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in your work
• Confident using Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Curious about AI and eager to use it in your work

Responsibilities

• Investigate new procurement technologies and platforms
• Initiate dialogue with suppliers regarding ESG initiatives
• Work on automating business processes and establishing supplier integrations
• Change management activities, and business improvement projects
• Supplier engagement, dialogue, sourcing and negotiation
• Support to Category Manager and Sourcing Manager in e-sourcing and e-auction strategy

Skills

Positive mindset

Desire to make an impact

Strong work ethic

Good collaboration skills

Education

BSc International Shipping & Trade - Copenhagen Business School

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

Internship in Procurement Technology, Sustainability & Operations

In our team, we provide the foundation for an efficient and effective execution of strategic and operational procurement processes – and an internship with us offers exposure to three exciting, interconnected areas:

Procurement Technology

• We ensure the right tools and processes are in place to drive value from our supply chains - through spend and contract management, e-sourcing, and other novel platforms that explore new opportunities. In parallel, we focus on efficiency by applying agentic workflows in both strategic and operational procurement.

Sustainable Procurement

• We evaluate our supplier base from an ESG perspective and ensure sustainability is embedded in strategic decision-making. This includes Scope 3 emissions reporting, where we turn procurement spend into emissions: mapping invoice categories to emission factors, checking data quality, and helping prepare the Scope 3 reporting for our annual report

Procurement Operations

• We support our fleet of RoRo and RoPax vessels with purchasing goods and services like engine spare parts, maintenance services, provisions and consumables, ensuring the usage of existing contracts, making the best deals in the most efficient way.

As we believe in giving our interns meaningful opportunities, you’ll work on exciting, challenging projects matching business needs and your interests - giving you hands‑on experience in procurement technology, sustainability, and operations, enabling you to make a real impact for procurement and our stakeholders.

Examples of responsibilities:

• Investigate new procurement technologies and platforms
• Initiate dialogue with suppliers regarding ESG initiatives
• Work on automating business processes and establishing supplier integrations
• Change management activities, and business improvement projects
• Supplier engagement, dialogue, sourcing and negotiation
• Support to Category Manager and Sourcing Manager in e-sourcing and e-auction strategy

About you

Are you eager to deepen your knowledge in procurement and supply chain, and do you have a strong work ethic and passion for learning? Then this internship is for you!

Additionally, we are looking for you who have:

• A positive mindset, also in dynamic periods
• A desire to make an impact, share your ideas and learn from others
• An eye for structure and keeping things on track
• Good collaboration skills, excited to contribute to an international organisation alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds

Furthermore, you are:

• Studying BSc International Shipping & Trade at Copenhagen Business School, ready to intern from September 2027
• A natural problem solver, when working individually and in a team
• Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in your work
• Confident using Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Curious about AI and eager to use it in your work

We believe the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

We promote a great workplace with a diverse and vibrant community. Our newly built headquarters in Copenhagen is a unique, modern workplace. Here, we enjoy our own game room, fitness & massage, cantina and café, and a rooftop terrace with a beautiful ocean view, all just 5 minutes from the nearest train & metro station.

You’ll get the opportunity to join our student community, where you can participate in social and professional activities, connecting with fellow students from various departments across the organisation.

We plan to welcome three interns from BSc International Shipping & Trade in 2027, one in Procurement Technology, Sustainability & Operations, one in Direct Procurement and one in Global Customer Service Ferry. This gives you a chance to join a cohort where you can share experiences, exchange ideas, and grow together.

If you think your personality, skills, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you.

For questions to the recruitment, contact [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you.