Supply Chain Internship

VSTEP; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support with NS card

Free lunch and unlimited snacks

GoodHabitz access

Job summary

VSTEP, a Rotterdam-based maritime simulation company, offers an internship in procurement and supply chain to support our global projects. You will work with our Supply Chain Specialist, handle purchasing activities, communicate with suppliers, and learn how sourcing contributes to real-world simulators.

The role requires English proficiency, a structured approach, and willingness to learn ERP tools like Exact and Odoo.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant program such as Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Looking for an internship or graduation project as part of your education or studies
• Someone who likes order: you keep track of details and follow things through
• Willing to learn and work with procurement and ERP tools such as Exact and Odoo
• Interested in technology, or at least comfortable around it. We’re a tech company, and the parts you purchase end up in our simulators
• Located and living in the Netherlands. This internship is office-based in Rotterdam. Hybrid working is NOT possible

Responsibilities

• Helping with procurement and purchasing activities.
• Communicating with suppliers and following up on orders.
• Helping to find and contact new suppliers.
• Supporting colleagues with their purchasing needs.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Student in SCM/Logistics/Business Admin

Tools

Exact ERP

Odoo

Job description

Bring your organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to our procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations and contribute from your position to the future of maritime training.

VSTEP is a growing maritime simulation company based in Rotterdam. We build simulators that prepare the people who keep ships and crews safe at sea. The company consists of around 70 people with diverse backgrounds from all over the world. We believe this diversity makes the company a great place to work where there is room for growth and learning.

You’ll work side by side with our Supply Chain Specialist, who will be your mentor. Together you’ll handle procurement and supply chain processes, work with suppliers and different teams, and learn how purchasing contributes to real-world projects in an international company.

We hope your internship can be the start of a longer journey with VSTEP, with the possibility to continue working with us after your internship.

Your daily activities will include:

• Helping with procurement and purchasing activities.
• Communicating with suppliers and following up on orders.
• Helping to find and contact new suppliers.
• Supporting colleagues with their purchasing needs.

You are:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant program such as Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Looking for an internship or graduation project as part of your education or studies
• Someone who likes order: you keep track of details and follow things through
• Willing to learn and work with procurement and ERP tools such as Exact and Odoo
• Interested in technology, or at least comfortable around it. We’re a tech company, and the parts you purchase end up in our simulators
• Located and living in the Netherlands. This internship is office-based in Rotterdam. Hybrid working is NOT possible

You have:

• Excellent written and spoken English skills(This is the language we use internally)
• Your work matters: the parts you source end up in simulators used by training centers and navies around the world
• Hands‑on experience with ERP tools (Exact and Odoo)
• Experience collaborating directly with our Supply Chain Specialist, Project Management, and Sales, not just other students
• An inclusive, international, and diverse team
• An internship lasting 4 months or longer
• Start date is flexible. We work with your school’s internship calendar
• Travel support with an NS card if needed
• Free lunch and unlimited snacks every day

We, at VSTEP, are determined to make the world safer and more sustainable by developing innovative maritime and safety training simulation solutions. Our vision is to ensure that at least one third of the maritime industry has obtained their skills through our simulation technology. It is our mission to build the most advanced and highly interactive, immersive, innovative and user‑focused simulation solutions. In order to build great products, we have set five leading values on how we work within VSTEP: Collaboration, Quality, Innovation, Trust and Dedication. Curious to understand what this entails in detail? You can read more about our mission, vision and values here.

• A flexible and international work environment In Rotterdam. We work in a hybrid remote-office approach.
• The chance to work on different international projects.
• Working with top‑of‑the‑line technology, building software for Maritime Class A Simulators with an experienced team.
• You can choose your own working hours between 07:00 and 19:00.
• Full‑time or part‑time contract.
• 25 annual holidays based on a full‑time contract.
• Competitive salary based on experience and benefits.
• Access to GoodHabitz, the platform we use to foster personal growth. With its 100 online courses in all kinds of fields, you will find something that suits your interests!

At our company, your professional journey is a priority. We believe in nurturing your potential, fostering new skills, and unlocking career paths that align with your aspirations. Your success is our success, and we’re committed to investing in your continuous learning and advancement. Join us to embark on a journey of professional growth and unlock your full potential.

GoodHabitz offers users more than 100 online courses in all kinds of fields, ranging from personal efficiency to Microsoft Office, from management to social media, and from health & safety to commercial skills. There are 20+ languages in total with 25+ unique learning methods for employees to take full advantage of. Use GoodHabitz to improve your soft skills and grow as a professional at VSTEP.

Within VSTEP we strive to minimize our impact on the environment. We do this in small ways, as selecting carefully what we buy for our company lunch and encouraging our colleagues to travel to the office the Dutch way, by bike.

Additionally, our office is built with green, sustainable materials to ensure we stand by our commitment to make the world a better place.

But the products of VSTEP stand out most, since they offer the most environment-friendly benefits: starting with our simulators which are considered as the least energy consuming ones in the market. VSTEP’s technology enables its simulator hardware to be run on relatively limited amount of PCs compared to other simulator systems. On top, it is a given fact that training by simulation has many benefits over real life training, including being environmentally friendly and energy saving.

We are always open to discussing and implementing our employees’ ideas for improving sustainability.

With 24+ years of experience as a simulator developer, VSTEP understands its customers' needs and the way to realise them.