Italy Internship Indirect Procurement Assistant

The Estée Lauder Companies; Lombardia; Sur place; EUR 12 000 - 16 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Estée Lauder Companies in Milan is seeking a motivated intern to join our Indirect Procurement Team. This internship offers hands-on experience in purchasing operations, with a strong focus on data-driven reporting and process optimization.

You will work with stakeholders across brands, support reporting dashboards in Excel, and help streamline vendor onboarding and contract workflows while developing a practical understanding of global supply chains.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Excellent planning and prioritization abilities.

Responsabilités

• Support procurement operations and data-driven reporting.
• Assist in vendor onboarding and onboarding approvals.
• Contribute to reporting dashboards and spend analysis.
• Support process optimization across categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sustainability initiatives.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem solving

English & Italian fluency

Communication skills

Planning & prioritization

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Are you ready to be part of the future of prestige beauty? At The Estée Lauder Companies you can play a role in our global success. We are a leader in prestige beauty with a growing portfolio of coveted brands. We create and market the highest quality products that delight consumers around the globe. Our culture values diversity of thought and people, and encourages creativity, innovation and integrity in everything we do. We intend to provide you with a snapshot of what you can do and how you can grow within our Company.

The future is in your hands! What’s in it for you?

Our #ELC Family is a bold community of individuals. We don’t just place a high value on individuality, we seek it out, cultivate it and celebrate it in our daily work. Collectively, our diverse points of view, skillsets and talents make us the creative and innovative global leader we are today in prestige beauty. There is immense pride and joy in what we do, and it shows. We truly value the energy, skills, and new perspectives that experienced hires bring into the business. We’re always interested in recruiting extraordinary people with different career backgrounds who can hit the ground running, introduce us to new ways of working, and make us stronger from Day 1! The "Internship" Level is the main entry point into ELC, important to understand the work environment within a dynamic and multinational context, to get to know the world of beauty and to have a highly formative experience regardless of role and function.

The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and proactive intern to join our Indirect Procurement Team in Milan. This internship offers hands‑on experience in purchasing operations, with a strong focus on data‑driven reporting and process optimization.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the ARIBA platform and related requests (Purchase Orders, One‑Time Vendors, new vendor onboarding, etc.)
• Maintain and develop reporting dashboards (Power BI, spend analysis, savings tracking, open POs, etc.)
• Support the finalization of supply contracts and manage approval workflows via DocuSign
• Contribute to vendor segmentation and performance monitoring (e.g., Quarterly Business Reviews)
• Participate in innovation and sustainability initiatives across categories such as Gifts & Premiums, Visual Merchandising, and Print

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas) and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English and Italian
• Excellent planning and prioritization abilities
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a passion for learning