Supplier Quality & Raw Material Qualification Intern

dsm-firmenich; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 13,392 - 17,856; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Empowerment to contribute

Supportive environment

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Maastricht, Netherlands, is offering a Raw Material Qualification Internship focused on quality and compliance. Interns will engage in master data management and collaborate globally to improve supplier and raw material processes.

This position provides opportunities for hands-on experience, development through mentorship, and a supportive work environment. Applicants should have strong analytical and Excel skills and maintain student status during the agreement period.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with structured datasets.
• Ability to document procedures and structure information.
• Exposure to supplier quality concepts such as ISO 9001/GMP.

Responsibilities

• Support raw material qualification and master data processes.
• Create dashboards and track KPIs.
• Support supplier audits and complaints.

Skills

Strong analytical mindset

Strong Excel skills

Clear communication skills

Interest in data and processes

Project management skills

Education

Student status during the term

Tools

SAP/ERP exposure

Job description

As a Raw Material Qualification Intern, you will support the Global Raw Material Qualification / Supplier Quality team in maintaining high standards of quality and compliance through strong master data management, reporting creation, and participation in digitalization and continuous improvement activities. You will work in a global, cross-functional environment collaborating with stakeholders across Procurement, Formulation, and Regional Quality. The position offers hands‑on experience in a global environment with meaningful impact on supplier and raw material qualification processes, along with opportunities to develop through mentorship, cross‑functional collaboration, and a continuous learning culture.

Do you see yourself as a proactive, driven professional, and do you thrive in a dynamic team environment? If so, we’d love to meet you for this role.

Your key responsibilities

• Support raw material qualification and master data processes.
• Maintain and improve raw material and supplier master data integrity by tracking accuracy, completeness of critical fields, and low rework rate on updates.
• Create dashboards and track KPIs.
• Support the improvement of raw material cycle‑times and process‑efficiency gains in targeted workflows.
• Support digitalization and continuous improvement activities.
• Support supplier audits and complaints, with exposure to supplier quality routines.

We offer

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• A customer‑first approach, working with world‑renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• A supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration with regional Premix Raw Material Specialists (PRMS), documentalists, and global system support.
• Shared initiatives with other HNC segments, Regulatory, Procurement, Formulation, Master Data Management Teams, and Global Projects.

The start date is flexible and can be set between July 1 and October 2026. The initial contract is for a minimum duration of 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

You bring

• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail; comfortable working with structured datasets.
• Strong Excel skills, including data cleaning, pivot tables, formulas, and structured reporting.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to document procedures and structure information.
• Strong interest in data and processes and project management skills.
• Exposure to SAP/ERP and master data concepts (material/vendor master, governance) is a plus.
• Familiarity with supplier quality concepts such as ISO 9001/GMP basics, FSSC 22000, HACCP, risk analysis, GMP frameworks, management of change, audit principles, and CAPA is a plus.

You will have student status during the term of the agreement, i.e., from July 2026 to December 2026 (minimum 6 months).