Internship Direct Procurement Adhesive Technologies

Henkel; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 11,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Transport allowance

Internship allowance

International interns

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Henkel is offering a procurement internship in Amsterdam, joining a diverse global team focused on direct materials for Adhesive Technologies. You will support sourcing activities, contribute to category strategies, and help develop market analyses and should-cost models.

The role emphasizes English fluency, strong communication, and high data-analytic capabilities. Hybrid work and international internship experience are available at Henkel's Amsterdam office.

Qualifications

• Student of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or similar program.
• Strong English communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of PowerBI is an advantage.
• Strong analytical mindset to connect market trends to costs.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Curious, eager to learn and a true team player.

Responsibilities

• Join a diverse, global procurement team and support direct procurement for adhesives.
• Drive projects related to raw material procurement and contribute to sourcing activities.
• Assist in category strategy through market trend assessments and opportunity identification.
• Develop advanced market analyses and should-cost models where applicable.
• Support cost-saving initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to risk assessments and implement mitigation actions.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

MS Office (Excel)

MS PowerPoint

PowerBI

Analytical mindset

Time management

Team player

Education

Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Job description

About this Position

What you´ll do

• Become part of our diverse and global team - Direct Procurement Adhesive Technologies
• Drive assigned projects related to raw material procurement and directly contribute to sourcing activities and spend management
• Contribute to category strategy by assessing market trends and identifying new opportunities
• Support the development of advanced market analyses and selected should-cost models
• Drive the implementation of high-value cost-saving initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Conduct risk management assessments and implement recommended mitigation actions

What makes you a good fit

• Student of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or similar program
• Excellent English language skillsStrong communication skills and confidence to reach out to internal stakeholders as well as suppliers
• Advanced user of MS-Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of PowerBI is an advantage
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to connect broad supply market trends to raw material cost and supply
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Curiosity to learnTrue team player - team results above individual agenda

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model (60% in the office: 3 days/week)
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Transport allowance of 250 EUR/month
• Internship allowance of 1000 EUR gross /month
• International cohort of 20 + interns in the Amsterdam office
• At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.