Packaging Procurement Intern
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Job summary
Danone invites applications for a C&P Packaging Intern in the Netherlands. You will support packaging, procurement and operations initiatives, coordinating with diverse stakeholders to deliver efficient, high-quality solutions in a global environment.
You must be enrolled as a Bachelor's or Master's student for the entire duration, reside in the Netherlands with a valid BSN, and be available from January 2027 for at least 6 months, 5 days per week.
Qualifications
- Enrolled as a Bachelor's or Master's student 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, 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.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Able to work from our Hoodddorp office at least 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Support benchmarking of packaging suppliers (cost, quality, capabilities, sustainability).
- Assist in supplier pre-qualification and risk assessment.
- Support cost models and savings tracking (productivity pipeline).
- Lead RFQ/RFP processes (e.g., via e-sourcing tools like Zycus).
- Support bid evaluation and proposals assessment.
- Support communication with suppliers for data collection and follow-up.
- Support business continuity planning (backup suppliers, safety stock).
- Assist in productivity and cost-saving initiatives.
- Work with Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement systems.
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Job description
In this internship, you will be part of the C&P Packaging & Manufacturing team, supporting initiatives at the intersection of packaging, procurement, and operations. You will work closely with diverse stakeholders to contribute to packaging-related projects, help drive coordination across teams, and support the delivery of efficient and high-quality solutions in a dynamic international environment.
Main responsibilities:
- Support benchmarking of packaging suppliers (cost, quality, capabilities, sustainability)
- Assist in supplier pre-qualification and risk assessment
- Support cost models and savings tracking (productivity pipeline)
- Lead RFQ/RFP processes (e.g., via e-sourcing tools like Zycus)
- Support bid evaluation and proposals assessment
- Support communication with suppliers for data collection and follow-up
- Support business continuity planning (backup suppliers, safety stock)
- Assist in productivity and cost-saving initiatives
- Work with Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement systems
As a C&P Packaging Intern, being analytical, proactive, and comfortable working with different stakeholders will be second nature to you. You bring strong problem-solving skills, paired with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and you enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders. On top of that, you are a Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, or a related field for the full duration of the internship.
Key requirements:
- Enrolled as a Bachelor's or Master's student 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.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Able to work from our Hooddorp office at least 3 days per week.
At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.
We offer:
- A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship);
- Home working allowance of 2.45 euros per day;
- A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel;
- Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events;
- International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL;
- Active Internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands.
In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. You can work from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or you can work from home.We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA.
* all applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.
Need more information? Please contact Eugenia Bouzas, Campus Talent Manager, via Eugenia.Bouzas@danone.com.
In this internship, you will be part of the C&P Packaging & Manufacturing team, supporting initiatives at the intersection of packaging, procurement, and operations. You will work closely with diverse stakeholders to contribute to packaging-related projects, help drive coordination across teams, and support the delivery of efficient and high-quality solutions in a dynamic international environment.
Main responsibilities:
- Support benchmarking of packaging suppliers (cost, quality, capabilities, sustainability)
- Assist in supplier pre-qualification and risk assessment
- Support cost models and savings tracking (productivity pipeline)
- Lead RFQ/RFP processes (e.g., via e-sourcing tools like Zycus)
- Support bid evaluation and proposals assessment
- Support communication with suppliers for data collection and follow-up
- Support business continuity planning (backup suppliers, safety stock)
- Assist in productivity and cost-saving initiatives
- Work with Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement systems
As a C&P Packaging Intern, being analytical, proactive, and comfortable working with different stakeholders will be second nature to you. You bring strong problem-solving skills, paired with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and you enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders. On top of that, you are a Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, or a related field for the full duration of the internship.
Key requirements:
- Enrolled as a Bachelor's or Master's student 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.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Able to work from our Hooddorp office at least 3 days per week.
At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.
We offer:
- A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship);
- Home working allowance of 2.45 euros per day;
- A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel;
- Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events;
- International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL;
- Active Internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands.
In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. You can work from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or you can work from home.We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA.
* all applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.
Need more information? Please contact Eugenia Bouzas, Campus Talent Manager, via Eugenia.Bouzas@danone.com.
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