Internship - Head Office - Data & AI Specialist in Procurement H/F

Air Liquide; Paris; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Air Liquide invites a Master’s student in Data Science/Data Engineering to join the Europe Procurement Digital Tools and Data Intelligence team in Paris for a 6-month internship starting January 2027. You will deploy AI solutions, bridge business needs with technical options, and design data architectures with governance in mind.

You will collaborate across teams, leverage Python/SQL, Power BI and Google Workspace, and drive adoption of digital tools within procurement.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science, Data Engineering, or Business Analytics.
• Strong interest in AI technologies and data manipulation tools.
• Ability to translate business problems into technical requirements and architecture.
• Excellent communication skills to lead workshops and explain concepts.
• Fluency in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and deploy AI solutions using Workspace AI tools.
• Bridge procurement stakeholders with technical options and build end-to-end data solutions.
• Design data architecture and document data flows from collection to visualization.
• Support data governance and automate data collection processes.
• Lead data maintenance workshops and drive tool adoption in procurement.

Skills

Python

SQL

APIs

Prompt engineering

App Script

Data analysis

Communication

Autonomy

Analytical mindset

English

Education

Master's degree in Data Science

Engineering School background

Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Google Workspace

Gemini (Gems/Notebook LM)

Workspace Studio

Job description

The Europe Procurement organization is accelerating its digital and AI transformation to optimize operations and drive strategic decision-making. As part of the Digital Tools and Data Intelligence team, you will help leverage data as a key strategic driver. Our team shapes the digital roadmap, ensures robust data governance, and deploys scalable AI solutions across the Group. In this role, you will act as an in‑house data science specialist, bridging the gap between business needs and high‑impact digital solutions.

With the support of our teams and your manager, you will carry out the following tasks:

• AI Solution Deployment: Identify opportunities, build and deploy solutions using available Workspace AI tools (Generative AI, LLMs, and low-code AI platforms) to solve concrete procurement business cases.
• Business Intelligence & Analysis: Act as a bridge between procurement business stakeholders and technical possibilities by analyzing requirements, proposing proof‑of‑concepts, and building end‑to‑end data solutions.
• Data Architecture & Flow Design: Create and formalize the architecture surrounding procurement data, ensuring robust documentation of data flows from collection to visualization. Continuous improvement into the Knowledge base architecture and maintenance.
• Data Governance & Collection: Support the team in maintaining high standards of data governance, assisting in the automation of data collection processes and ensuring data consistency across systems.
• Animation & Adoption: Lead data maintenance workshops and drive tool adoption initiatives to ensure that digital solutions are effectively integrated into the daily routines of the procurement community.

We are looking for a candidate currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science, Data Engineering, or Business Analytics (Engineering School or University) with the following attributes:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong interest in AI technologies (Generative AI, Prompt Engineering) and familiarity with data manipulation tools (Python, SQL). You have a genuine curiosity to experiment and deploy custom‑made solutions using App Script and APIs.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to translate complex business problems into technical requirements and architectural designs.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to lead workshops and explain technical concepts to non‑expert audiences (pedagogy and change management).
• Tools: Knowledge of Data Visualization tools (Power BI) and Google Workspace/ Gemini (Gems, Notebook LM, Workspace Studio) environment is a plus.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required (working in an international environment); French is a significant advantage.
• Soft Skills: Autonomy, curiosity for the procurement business, and a proactive "can-do" attitude.

Additional Information

Air Liquide has been awarded the Happy Trainees label.

The internship will take place in the Group's historical headquarters in the center of Paris at Quai d'Orsay.

• Desired start date: January 2027
• Duration of the internship : 6 months