Procurement Intern - Fruit Preparations

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

Korte Introductie en Over de Functie

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 andGlobal sourcing strategies.

This internship offersreal responsibilities, not just observation. You will be fully embedded in the team, involved in ongoing projects, and exposed tosuppliers,factoriesand key internal stakeholdersacross Europe and beyond.

You will develop a strong understanding of how procurement drivescompetitiveness,innovationand sustainabilityin a global organisation.This role is best suited for students looking for ahigh‑impact, demanding internship.

Your main responsibilities include:

Project Management & Business Support

• Lead and support cross-functional projects at European and globallevel(productivity,optimization, process improvement).

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives andidentifybusiness 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/recommendationimplementation.

Strategy& Sourcing

• Support the definition and deployment of the European Sourcing Strategy, working closely with country teams.

• Get exposed to tenders,negotiationsand supplier selection processes

• Prepare analyses and materials to support strategic decision-making.

• Help align and engagestakeholders around category priorities and sourcing roadmaps.

Data Analytics&Digitalization

• Support the development of dashboards,reportsand analytical tools to improve visibility and performance tracking.

• Contributetodatastructuringand management for the category.

• Propose and test newideasleveragingdigital tools and Artificial Intelligence to enhance data analytics and procurement efficiency.

Market Intelligence:

• Support buyers inunderstanding market dynamics, supplierlandscapeand business needs.

• Participate in market analysis toidentifytrends, risks and opportunitiesimpacting the category

Over Jou

• 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,curiousand able to work autonomously on projects.

• You havestrong communicationand interpersonal skills and enjoy working with diverse stakeholders.

• You thrive in a multicultural,internationaland fast-changing environment.

• You are eager to learn, challengeyourselfand 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.

Over ons, Ons Aanbod en Het Vervolg

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.

Need more information? Please contact Eugenia Bouzas, Campus Talent Manager, via [e-mail]

* 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.