Procurement Intern - Fruit Preparations

Danone; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 6,700 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

650€ gross monthly internship stipend

Home working allowance 2.45€ per day

Public transport travel card

Career development workshops

International internship community (in

Job summary

Danone NL is seeking a Procurement Intern – Fruit Preparations to join the Global Procurement team in Amsterdam. You will work on real projects, gain exposure to global sourcing strategies, and collaborate with senior buyers across Europe.

This 6-month internship starts January 2027; you will develop strong data analytics skills, engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and contribute to dashboards and decision-making materials.

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.
• Proactive, curious and able to work autonomously on projects.
• Experience with data-driven analysis and MS Office tools is a plus.

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; 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Autonomy

Curiosity about digital innovation (AI

Education

Bachelor's or Master's student in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

PowerBI

Job description

About The Job

Are you ready to kick-start your career in Global Procurement? Do you want to work on real projects in a multinational FMCG environment while deep diving into one of Danone's strategic raw materials? Join Danone as our next Procurement Intern – Fruit Preparations, starting January 2027, and gain hands-on exposure to global sourcing, strategy deployment and value creation in an international, cross-functional and fast-paced environment.

As part of the Global Procurement – Fruit Preparations team, you will work closely with senior buyers and category managers and contribute directly to the execution of European and Global sourcing strategies.

This internship offers real responsibilities, not just observation. You will be fully embedded in the team, involved in ongoing projects, and exposed to suppliers, factories and key internal stakeholders across Europe and beyond.

You will develop a strong understanding of how procurement drives competitiveness, innovation and sustainability in a global organisation. This role is best suited for students looking for a high-impact, demanding internship.

Your main responsibilities include:

• 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,
  • 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 and engage stakeholders around category priorities and sourcing roadmaps.
• Support the development of dashboards, reports and analytical tools to improve visibility and performance tracking.
• Contribute to data structuring and management for the category.
• Propose and test new ideas leveraging digital tools and Artificial Intelligence 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.

About You

• You are proficient with Microsoft Office (Powerpoint & Excel), SharePoint & PowerBI are a plus.
• You are AI-savvy and curious about digital and data-driven innovation.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You are proactive, curious and able to work autonomously on projects.
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working with diverse stakeholders.
• You thrive in a multicultural, international and fast-changing environment.
• You are eager to learn, challenge yourself and take ownership.

Key requirements:

• 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.

About Us

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. 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 [e-mail]