Are you looking for a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic and exciting world of procurement? Are you a passionate business thinker ready to work on a global scale? Then apply now and join us as our new Global Category Buyer Intern in our Hoofddorp office starting in May/June 2025!

As an intern supporting the Global Procurement Team for the Cups category at Danone, you will play a crucial role in assisting with various tasks related to supplier relationship management, market research, data management, and process improvement. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn from skilled professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Support SRM Implementation - Assist in implementing Supplier Relationship Management processes and ensure stakeholder alignment with Danone's standards.

• Supplier Assessment and Scouting - Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and technologies, as well as assess the capabilities of current and new suppliers.
• Benchmarking and Analysis - Maintain databases, benchmark supplier performance, analyze complexity and competitiveness, and contribute to a comprehensive cup catalogue.
• Process Improvement - Improve tender templates, enhance the Business Continuity Plan, and support the Mold Capacity Management Tool.

Meet your future manager! Your manager will be Mederic Malvache, Global Category Senior Buyer.

• You are a Master student currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Business savvy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

As a Global Category Buyer intern, strategic thinking will be second nature to you. You can manage a variety of stakeholders and have a strong interest in procurement processes. On top of that? You’re an energetic self-starter who’s always looking for opportunities to learn and develop.

There are also some compulsory requirements:

• Enrolled as a Masters student during the whole internship period;

• You are a resident of the Netherlands and hold a valid BSN number (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to have a valid Dutch residency permit);

• Ideally available to start in May/June for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days per week;

• You are fluent in English - spoken and written; French is considered as a plus;
• You are able to work from our Hoofddorp office, at least 3-4 days per week.

About Us

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

We Offer

In addition to gaining invaluable hands-on experience at a large multinational organization, we offer:  

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship);
• Home working allowance of 2.40 euros per day;
• A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel;
• Hybrid working environment allowing for desired flexibility;
• 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.

What’s Next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 06/04/2025. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Karolina Gajda via (Campus Recruitment Intern) via karolina.gajda@danone.com

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status