Global Procurement Intern: Fruit Sourcing & Analytics

UNAVAILABLE; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 7,300 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

650 EUR gross allowance

Home working allowance

Public transport card

Career workshops

International environment

Internship community

Job summary

Danone Netherlands invites applications for a Procurement Intern – Fruit Preparations starting January 2027. You will work with Global Procurement on European and global sourcing projects, gaining hands-on exposure to strategy deployment, value creation, and supplier engagement in a multinational FMCG setting.

You will experience end-to-end project delivery, data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with senior buyers and category managers in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering or a related field for the entire duration of the internship.
• Resident of the Netherlands with a valid BSN number; Non-EU citizens must have a valid Dutch residency permit.
• For non-EU citizens, your university must sign a three-party agreement with Danone.
• Available to start in January 2027 for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days per week.
• Able to work from our Danone Place Amsterdam office at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cross-functional projects at European and global level (productivity, optimization, process improvement).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify business opportunities for the Fruit Preparations category.
• Act as an interface between multiple stakeholders (Procurement, Quality, R&I, Supply Chain, Operations).
• Support operational activities such as supplier performance tracking, follow-up of action plans, and monitoring project/recommendation implementation.
• Support the definition and deployment of the European Sourcing Strategy, working closely with country teams.
• Get exposed to tenders, negotiations and supplier selection processes
• Prepare analyses and materials to support strategic decision-making.
• Help align stakeholders around category priorities and sourcing roadmaps.
• Support development of dashboards, reports and analytical tools to improve visibility and performance.
• Contribute to data structuring and management for the category.
• Propose and test new ideas leveraging digital tools and AI to enhance data analytics and procurement efficiency.
• Support buyers in understanding market dynamics, supplier landscape and business needs.
• Participate in market analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities impacting the category

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

PowerPoint

Excel

PowerBI

SharePoint

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous working

AI/digital curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Business/Procurement/Supply Chain/Economics/Engineering

Tools

PowerBI

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Danone Netherlands invites applications for a Procurement Intern – Fruit Preparations starting January 2027. You will work with Global Procurement on European and global sourcing projects, gaining hands-on exposure to strategy deployment, value creation, and supplier engagement in a multinational FMCG setting.

You will experience end-to-end project delivery, data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with senior buyers and category managers in a fast-paced