Strategic Purchasing Internship

Procter & Gamble; Roma; Vor Ort; EUR 10.000 - 12.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

P&G Rome General Office is offering a six-month Internship in Strategic Purchasing. You will work under a Purchases Manager on a major project within one spend area, applying analytics and cross‑functional collaboration to drive value.

The role requires a Master’s degree or recent graduate, fluent Italian and English, and a strong appetite for learning. You’ll engage with Marketing, Sales, Legal, Logistics and Finance to develop practical buying skills and business impact.

Qualifikationen

• Master students or recent graduates with a degree in a related field.
• Strong interest in the commercial aspects of business.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to connect the dots.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Aufgaben

• Analyze sourcing markets and build industry knowledge.
• Integrate and collaborate with cross-functional business teams.
• Look for new technologies and advise internal partners with innovative solutions and providers.
• Influence individuals both externally and internally and build the right relationships to deliver results.
• Own the recommendation for an important project or commercial transformation.
• Always treat our suppliers honestly, ethically and fairly.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Italian language

English language

Ausbildung

Master's degree or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Location

ROME GENERAL OFFICE

Job Description

Do you have a passion for analytics and strategic, critical thinking? Do you see yourself engaging in commercial and relationship activities with P&G Suppliers? You “can smell and close a great deal”? You want to face different challenges every single day? Then Strategic Purchasing is your place to be. Purchasing is a critical discipline within the Product Supply function, which controls the spending on items ranging from marketing services, media, influencer marketing, sales services, HR services, raw & packaging materials and equipment, software, and outsourced manufacturing services, guaranteeing a challenging learning environment across industries and sectors. In your role, you will work closely with colleagues from other departments such as Marketing, Sales, Legal, Logistics and Finance. As a Purchasing Intern in this ecosystem, you will work with a Purchases Manager, leading a significant project within one of our segments or spend areas.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sourcing markets and build industry knowledge
• Integrate and collaborate with cross-functional business teams
• Look for new technologies and advise your internal business partners with innovative solutions and providers
• Influence individuals both externally and internally and build the right relationships to deliver excellent results
• Own the recommendation for an important project or commercial transformation
• Always treat our suppliers honestly, ethically and fairly: we consider our suppliers as partners in our journey to deliver our renowned products around the world

What we offer

• You will have business responsibilities from Day 1 – You will start of working on key brands from the beginning
• Over time, as you expand your impact on the business, your responsibility and ownership of a brand will quickly grow
• You will receive continuous coaching & mentorship– We are passionate about our work. We will make sure you receive both formal training and as regular mentorship from your manager and others
• You will work in a dynamic & respectful work environment – We live our Purpose, Values, and Principles daily. We value every individual and inspire initiatives promoting agility and work/life balance

At P&G #weseeequal

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process

Job Qualifications

• Master students or recent graduates with a degree in a related field
• Strong interest in the commercial aspects of business
• Real passion for learning and applying skills to deliver business results
• Strong analytical skills, and ability to connect the dots
• Strong communication & collaboration skills
• Fluent in Italian and English
• Proven leadership skills
• Availability for 6 months internship

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000160494

Job Segmentation

Internships

Starting Pay / Salary Range

1.000,00 / month

Company Overview

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters