Looking to gain hands-on experience in procurement while contributing to strategic projects? Are you a highly motivated and proactive student with strong communication skills? Then apply now and join us as our new intern in the Global Cycles and Procurement Ingredients team in our Hoofddorp office starting January 2026!

In this internship, you will be part of the Global Cycles and Procurement Ingredients team, within our Plant-Based Ingredients and Texturing Agents category. Our mission is to support senior buyers in their daily activities and help implement sourcing strategies across EDP, SN & Waters. During this internship, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to multiple strategic initiatives.

 Your main responsibilities include:

• Leading 2 to 3 projects from our Productivity and Business Continuity programs;
• Supporting cost-saving initiatives by driving productivity projects;
• Assisting in expanding our supplier network to strengthen the supply chain;
• Tracking and communicating results to key stakeholders (Global & Regional Procurement, Operations, Quality, R&D, and Senior Management);
• Supporting category buyers with spend data collection and analysis for financial budgeting.

Meet your future manager! Your manager will be Vincent Nguyen (Global Buyer Hydrocolloids). Learn more about him:  Vincent Nguyen | LinkedIn

As an intern in the Plant-Based Ingredients and Texturing Agents team, you are highly motivated, proactive, and naturally curious. You communicate effectively and enjoy interacting with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. You’re a self-starter who isn’t afraid to ask questions or share ideas, and you thrive in dynamic environments that challenge you to grow.

You also bring:

• Strong analytical and the ability to turn data into actionable insights;
•  Proficiency in Excel, Power BI knowledge is considered a plus;
• A desire to learn and contribute meaningfully to the team;
• Excellent communication skills, allowing you to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across functions and regions;
• A positive and open mindset, with the ability to adapt quickly and work independently.

There are also some compulsory requirements:

• Enrolled as a Masters student in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Data or another related field 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 January 2026 for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days per week;

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

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 26 October 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 Dana Al Fakieh, Campus Recruitment Intern via dana.al-fakieh@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