Business Administration internship: contract lifecycle improvement

ASML; Veldhoven; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML is offering a contract management internship focused on improving lifecycle processes, data quality, and information accessibility within a global procurement context. You will gain coaching while contributing to cross-functional projects in a complex international environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, information management, or supply chain, with strong English, analytical skills, and a drive to improve processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field (business admin, information management, or supply chain).
• Interest in processes, digital systems and data management.
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate information into practical recommendations.
• Proactive stakeholder management and strong communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Support contract lifecycle management improvements and system adoption.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and support change activities.
• Analyze processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Improve data quality, consistency and completeness of contract data.
• Develop a central information hub for contract guidance and resources.
• Create reports and insights to aid data-driven decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Introduction

The Contract Management team is part of the Business Performance & Strategy department within ASML’s Strategic Sourcing & Procurement sector. This team supports strong and effective partnerships across ASML’s global supplier network by improving the way contracts are created, managed, and maintained. During this internship, you will help increase transparency, improve data quality, and support the implementation of processes that enable efficient contract management. Your work will contribute directly to stronger collaboration between stakeholders and support long-term business success. If you enjoy combining business analysis, stakeholder management, and digital process improvement, this internship could be a great opportunity for you.

Your assignment

In this internship, you will support ongoing improvements in contract lifecycle management within Procurement. You will work with stakeholders across multiple business functions to improve processes, data quality, and information accessibility. You will receive coaching from experienced team members while gaining practical experience in a complex international environment. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Support the implementation and adoption of a contract lifecycle management system.


• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and support change activities.


• Analyze contract-related processes and identify improvement opportunities.


• Improve the quality, consistency, and completeness of contract management data.


• Develop and maintain a central information hub for contract-related guidance and resources.


• Create reports and insights to support data-driven decision-making.

This is a bachelor’s or master’s non-thesis internship for minimum 6 months, minimum 4 days per week (3 days on-site). The start date of this internship is as of September 2025.

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

• Are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Information Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.


• Have strong interest in business processes, digital systems, and data management.


• Are analytical and able to translate information into practical recommendations.


• Demonstrate proactive stakeholder management and strong communication skills.


• Work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.


• Have professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

This internship offers the opportunity to work on meaningful business challenges while developing skills in process improvement, stakeholder engagement, business analysis, and contract management. You will join a supportive team where training and coaching are provided from the start.

Other requirements you need to meet:

• You are enrolled at an educational institute for the entire duration of the internship, and you are at least 18 years old at the start of the internship;


• If you are a non-EU citizen, studying in the Netherlands, your university is willing to sign the documents relevant for doing an internship (i.e., Nuffic agreement);


• You attach your cover letter with a clear motivation on why you are interested in this internship assignment in particular;


• You need to be located in the Netherlands to be perform your internship. In case you are currently living/studying outside of the Netherlands, your application shows the willingness to relocate.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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