Procurement Intern: Global Sourcing & Cost Optimisation

JD.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

JD.com in London invites current students to join the JD Young (JDY) Internship Program. Over 3–6 months you’ll work within our international procurement team, gaining hands-on exposure to real projects, responsibilities, and growth in a global tech and logistics company.

You’ll drive supplier partnerships, lead evaluations and negotiations, track orders, and collaborate across business teams to deliver value and insights that support core objectives.

Qualifications

• Current student with relevant field (Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related).
• Graduating in 2027 and eligible for internship.
• Willing to learn quickly and ask questions.
• Able to communicate clearly and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic supplier partnerships: build and manage a vendor portfolio and establish evaluation frameworks.
• Own end-to-end execution: lead quote evaluations, contract negotiations and order tracking.
• Deliver smart cost optimisation: analyse market trends and centralise purchasing strategies.
• Modernise and automate workflows: standardise procedures and promote e-procurement tools.
• Partner across business teams to deliver procurement solutions aligned with core objectives.

Skills

Strong communication

Organised

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Current student, graduating 2027

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

JD.com in London invites current students to join the JD Young (JDY) Internship Program. Over 3–6 months you’ll work within our international procurement team, gaining hands-on exposure to real projects, responsibilities, and growth in a global tech and logistics company.

You’ll drive supplier partnerships, lead evaluations and negotiations, track orders, and collaborate across business teams to deliver value and insights that support core objectives.