Purchasing Internship — Milan

L'Oréal; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

L’Oréal is seeking a motivated intern to join the Purchasing team in Milan. You will support day-to-day purchasing activities, collaborate with colleagues across the business and with suppliers, and gain exposure to spend analysis and supplier research.

You will contribute to order monitoring, data management, and cross-functional projects while developing practical experience in purchasing and supplier management. An English proficiency is expected, with Italian a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree or current studies in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with other data tools is a plus.
• Clear communication and collaborative mindset.
• Fluency in English; Italian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support purchase order and supplier data management.
• Help monitor orders, deliveries, and purchasing documentation.
• Assist with spend analysis and reporting.
• Contribute to supplier research and market comparisons.
• Collaborate with internal teams on purchasing needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Business, Economics, or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Data tools

Job description

Location: Milan, Italy

Contract: Internship

Team: Purchasing

We’re looking for a motivated intern to join our Purchasing team in Milan. You’ll support day-to-day purchasing activities and work with colleagues across the business and with suppliers.

What You’ll Do

• Support purchase order and supplier data management
• Help monitor orders, deliveries, and purchasing documentation
• Assist with spend analysis and reporting
• Contribute to supplier research and market comparisons
• Collaborate with internal teams on purchasing needs

What We’re Looking For

• A degree or current studies in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Good knowledge of Excel; familiarity with other data tools is a plus
• Clear communication and a collaborative mindset
• Fluency in English; Italian is a plus

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in purchasing and supplier management
• Exposure to cross-functional projects
• Support and coaching from an experienced team